A Look At The 7 Most Expensive U.S. Pennies Sold At Auction

1793 Chain AMERI. Penny

This first-year issue of the U.S. penny features a chain design and the abbreviation "AMERI." on the reverse. One sold for $1.38 million in 2015.

1943-D Bronze Lincoln Penny

A rare error coin struck in bronze instead of steel. One sold for $1.7 million in 2010.

1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent

An extremely rare variety of the 1793 Chain cent with a unique strawberry leaf design on the reverse. One sold for $862,500 in 2009.

1944-S Steel Lincoln Penny

Another error coin struck on a steel planchet during a year when pennies were supposed to be made of bronze. One sold for $373,750 in 2008

1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Penny

A key date in the Lincoln series, with designer Victor David Brenner's initials on the reverse. One in high grade sold for $258,500 in 2014

1856 Flying Eagle Cent

A pattern coin and one of the first small cents struck by the U.S. Mint. One sold for $172,500 in 2004.

1943-S Bronze Lincoln Penny

Another error from the wartime period when pennies were supposed to be made of steel. One sold for $282,000 in 2016.

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