The Lincoln penny recently auctioned off was minted in 1955. eBay This particular coin is known as a wheat cent or “wheatie,” a series first minted in 1909.

The most valuable Lincoln Wheat Pennies are the year 1909-S, 1914-D, 1943 (copper), and 1955 (double die error), have a small letter under the year, and could have misprints.

“So, You Want to Get Rid of the Penny,” the New York Times mused ... Certain vintages, especially with minting errors, may be worth thousands. You can see the NGC price guide here. But headlines about ...

1943 Copper Penny: Almost all 1943 pennies were made of zinc-coated steel, but a few copper versions were mistakenly minted. These pennies are scarce and can be worth up to $85,000.

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It was Theodore Roosevelt — a lifelong admirer of Abraham Lincoln — who ordered the U.S. Mint to introduce copper pennies bearing Lincoln’s likeness in time for his centennial in 1909. It ...

1914-D Lincoln Penny — $159,000. – The 1914-D is very rare with only 1.2 million printed. 1926-S Lincoln Penny — $149,500 – Another Lincoln wheat penny, these are popular among collectors.