The value of any collection depends upon the condition of the coins it contains. I would suggest you take the collection to a coin dealer or two and get an estimated value.
No such coin exists, the wheat penny was minted from 1909-1958.
There's no such thing as a "lead penny". The only metals used to make U.S. cents have been copper, bronze, steel (1943 only) and zinc (1982-present).
No such thing. Abe Lincoln has been on the penny since 1909.
A 1909-S VDB penny!
there is no 1858. there is no 1958!
Priceless. The first wheat pennies were made in 1909.
As of late August 2012 an uncirculated 1909 VDB penny with no mintmark is worth at least $20. In higher uncirculated conditions they can be worth up to $400.
Look at the coins again. No Flying Eagle cents are dated 1886 or 1909. They were only struck from 1856 to 1858.
The value of a 1909 SVDB penny can vary depending on its condition. In general, a penny in good condition can be worth around $750 to $1,000 or more. However, it is recommended to have a professional coin appraiser assess the condition and value of the specific coin.
Wheat pennies were only made from 1909 till 1958. See the related question below for the value of a 1890 Indian head penny.
Most Indian head pennies of 1909 are worth between $2.00 and $10.00. However, if the penny is an 1909 S Indian head then it would be worth between $400 to $600 depending on the value grade.
The value depends not only on the date but also depends on which country it is from and the condition it is in.