10 Rare Penny Varieties Worth Hundreds—A Coin Collector's Dream

1. Of all the bronze cents that were produced, the usually famous and highly valuable is the 1943 one.  

1943 Bronze Penny

The double die penny of 1955 is also considered a rarity found among collectors’ items.  

1955 Double Die Penny

packard: San Francisco minted the very rare 1909-S VDB or Vinerberg-DB half-cent which is more popularly known as the Lincoln penny. 

1909-S VDB Penny

Like the 1943 bronze penny, the 1943 copper penny was accidentally struck during WWII. Some 1943 copper coins were accidently created, although most were steel. 

1943 Copper Penny

The 1992 close AM penny is unique because the “A” and “M” in “AMERICA” are close together on the reverse. The 1992 close AM cent is significant to collectors because the U.S. 

1992 Close AM Penny

The unusual 1972 double die penny has a double die mistake like the 1955 penny. Collectors can identify the coin since this imperfection blurs its design. 

1972 Double Die Penny

Out of all State-quarered pennies, the 2004-D Wisconsin extra leaf penny being an extremely rare special edition features an extra leaf on the ear of corn on the backside.  

2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Penny

The needs are: The 1983 double die penny has a double die on its obverse side! Actual collector value is added to the coin because of the barely noticeable but blurring of the lettering and other skillfully crafted design on the face of the coin. 

1983 Double Die Penny

There is an obverse double die error present in the 1958 double die penny. Due to this, collectors love the somewhat hazy look of the design on the face of this coin.

1958 Double Die Penny

The 1914-D silver Lincoln penny was minted in Denver and there’s not many of them in circulation. This particular penny is popular among collectors because it has low mintages and is significant to the period.  

1914-D Lincoln Penny

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