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The so-called "strawberry leaf" variety large cent struck in 1793 has sold for around $300,000.

A cent with the same date and a chain-link design on the back sold for a similar amount.

Some others that are also rare, though not as valuable: (maximum prices shown for the highest available grade, lesser quality may be far lower in value)

1793 wreath type with a lettered edge - $250,000

1796 - $40,000

1856 Flying Eagle - $35,000

1861 - $41,000

1864 made of cupro-nickel - $19,000

1888 over 1887 date - $50,000

1909-S Lincoln - $11,000

1909-S VDB Lincoln - $78,000

1910-S - $39,000

1912 - $23,000

1914-D - $22,000

1914-S - $49,000

1919-D - $42,000

1922 "plain" error - $123,000

1924 - $25,000

1943 copper - $112,000

1943-D copper - $240,000

1943-S copper - $150,000

1944 steel - $126,000

1955 double die - $39,000

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