Hunting for Precious Pennies
Its quality and rarity determine the value of a penny. While most pennies are only worth a few cents, you might have a valuable one in your pocket or among your couch cushions. One-cent coins have existed since the founding of the United States monetary system.
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Several prototypes for the cent, notably the huge Birch cent, were produced in 1792. The finest known 1792 Birch cent sold for approximately $2.6 million at a Heritage auction in 2015, making it the most ever purchased for a one-cent piece at an auction.