Published by
Zoe Walters
There are several U.S. cents that are considered to be valuable and sought after by collectors. Some of the most valuable U.S. cents include:
The 1794 Flowing Hair Cent - This coin is considered to be the first cent struck by the United States government and is one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world. It is estimated to be worth millions of dollars.
The 1856 Flying Eagle Cent - This coin is rare because it was produced in small numbers and is considered to be a transitional coin, as it was produced before the official release of the Indian Head cent. It is valued at several thousand dollars.
The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent - This coin is rare because it was the first year of production for the Lincoln cent and because it was produced at the San Francisco Mint. It is considered to be one of the most valuable Lincoln cents.
The 1943 Copper Penny - This coin is extremely rare, as it was accidentally struck on a copper planchet (a blank piece of metal used to make coins) instead of a zinc-coated steel one. It is estimated to be worth millions of dollars.
The 1955 Double Die Obverse Lincoln Cent - This coin is rare because it was struck with two different dies, which resulted in a doubling of the design on the obverse (front) of the coin. It is valued at several thousand dollars.
