Valuable Pennies And Other Coins Through the Decades

Published on December 22, 2022
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1995 Lincoln Penny Doubled Die Obverse

This doubled die Lincoln penny generated a ton of mainstream interest when it was featured in a cover story that was placed in USA Today. The interesting feature of this coin is that these are still being found in circulation today.

1995 Lincoln Penny Doubled Die Obverse

1995 Lincoln Penny Doubled Die Obverse

1829 Large Date $5 Gold Half Eagle Coin

The records kept by the US Mint have indicated that there were 57,422 capped bust five-dollar gold half eagles, which were minted to be put into general circulation. However, the Mint also produced between four and eight Proof coins specifically for collecting purposes in 1829.

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1829 Large Date $5 Gold Half Eagle Coin

1829 Large Date $5 Gold Half Eagle Coin