Think that old penny you have in the drawer might be worth something? Well, some are, but most aren't worth more than their face value. "There are million-dollar pennies, but there are no $100 million pennies," said Donn Pearlman, spokesman for the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), a nonprofit organization composed of many of the nation's rare coin experts. "Only a few Lincoln cents dated 1909 to 1958 with the wheat stalks design on the back ("wheat pennies") have sold for $1 million or more."
If you find a 1943 copper Lincoln wheat penny, you might have something. These copper 1 cent pieces were produced accidentally as the U.S. mints were supposed to use zinc to save copper for the World War II effort, said John Feigenbaum, publisher of rare coin price guide Greysheet. The penny is worth some money, but only a few have gone for $1 million.
How can I tell if my pennies, coins are worth anything?
A quick Google search can give you an idea if the coin you have is rare or if it could be worth anything. But if you have questions, you can also reach out to the American Numismatic Association. The nonprofit educational organization is dedicated to educating and encouraging people to study and collect coins and other items related to it. Source
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