The U.S. minted about 7.7 billion pennies in 1983 but only about 5,000 of them have the doubling error. The mistakes and the rarity is what drives the price up, with some of the coins, known among ...

According to CNBC, the pennies in question – minted in 1983 - lack a mint mark, the designation on the face side of the coin ...

It’s those wheat pennies that have become highly collectible and in some cases, could be worth a mint. On the top of the list is the 1943-D Lincoln ... coins that have errors or mistakes.

Rare pennies ... errors could mean big money. If you think you may have pennies worth money, make sure you get to a reputable coin dealer or professional coin grading service. Designed by Victor D.

The penny was first minted in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth and was the first coin to ...

If you come across a forgotten jar of change while cleaning the house, take a close look as you wrap the coins or before you head to your local Coinstar kiosk to turn them in for paper money.

The early dimes were 90% silver and 10% copper, but rising silver prices caused the Mint to change the mix to 75% copper and 25% nickel in the 1960s. Explore More: 10 of the Most Valuable Pennies ...

You may still find one of these valuable wheat pennies in circulation. The wheat penny was first minted in 1909, and it was the first coin in wide circulation to feature a U.S. president. Sculptor ...

These are some of the most valuable pennies in circulation today. Collectibles come and go. But coins hold their value remarkably well. Some pennies, originally worth a single cent, are now worth ...

and it now costs the U.S. Mint a whopping 3.7 cents to manufacture and distribute each one-cent piece.