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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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First US wheat penny minted?
The first US wheat penny minted was the regular 1909.
Where was the 1962-D penny minted?
The 1962-D Lincoln Cent {penny} was minted at the US Mint in Denver, Colorado, USA.
What is the rarest penny?
1909
First minted in 1793 what is the oldest US coin still in circulation?
Penny
How long was the US 'Wheat penny' in production?
The penny that is commonly called the 'Wheat Penny' was first minted in 1909 and the last year of minting was 1958.
First US wheat penny minted?
The first US wheat penny minted was the regular 1909.
What would be the rarest of the Australian coins?
The rarest Australian coin minted for general circulation would be the 1930 Penny of which there were only 3,000 minted. It is currently esitmated that there are still about 1,500 of these still being traded in the market.
What is the rarest US currency?
Indian head penny
Where was the 1962-D penny minted?
The 1962-D Lincoln Cent {penny} was minted at the US Mint in Denver, Colorado, USA.
How old is the oldest penny?
That probably depends what you mean by a "penny". The first US penny was minted in 1787. The first British penny was minted in 790 AD. See Related Links.
What is the rarest penny?
1909
What does the D on the penny for?
A "D" on a US coin indicates that it was minted at the Denver Mint.
First minted in 1793 what is the oldest US coin still in circulation?
Penny
What does the D stamp mean on a US Penny?
the coin was minted in Denver, Colorado
When were the fewest pennies minted?
The fewest general circulation Australian Pennies minted in any year are - 1930 Penny - 3,000 minted - It is widely considered that the release of this Penny was a mistake. 1925 Penny - 117,000 minted 1946 Penny - 363,000 minted 1931 Penny - 494,000 minted Beyond that, Pennies were minted in quantities from just under 1 million to over 54 million per year. British Pennies have been minted for well over 1,000 years, so we will stick with recent history. The fewest general circulation British Pennies minted in any year are - 1951 Penny - 120,000 minted 1848 Penny - 161,280 minted 1837 Penny - 174,720 minted 1844 Penny - 215,040 minted 1950 Penny - 240,000 minted 1849 Penny - 268,800 minted Beyond that, Pennies were minted in quantities from about 0.5 million to over 654 million per year. The fewest general circulation New Zealand Pennies minted in any year are - 1954 Penny - 1,080,000 minted 1941 Penny - 1,200,000 minted Beyond that, Pennies were minted in quantities from 2 million to 18 million per year.
What penny from 1909 is rarest?
A 1909-S VDB penny!
Would you clarify which is correct info from your site Penny minted since 1793 or no penny before 1909 Lincoln penny?
The US has minted 1-cent coins since 1793. The answer stating no 1-cent coins were minted before 1909 was incorrect and has been removed.
