Pennies, despite their small denomination, can sometimes be worth a fortune due to historical errors, unique designs, or limited mintages.
The 1909-S VDB penny is one of the most famous and sought-after coins in American numismatics.
Struck in San Francisco, this penny features the initials of designer Victor David Brenner on the reverse side.
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Only 484,000 were minted, making it a rare find. Depending on its condition, a 1909-S VDB penny can fetch between $600 to $2,000 or more.
During World War II, the U.S. Mint switched to zinc-coated steel pennies to conserve copper for the war effort.
However, a few copper planchets were mistakenly used in 1943, resulting in a handful of genuine copper pennies from that year.
The 1955 doubled die obverse penny is renowned for its prominent doubling of the date and lettering on the obverse side.
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