Although they have a face value of only one cent, the most valuable wheat pennies can actually be worth thousands of dollars.

The Lincoln Wheat Penny, valued at staggering prices from $870,000 to $1.7 million, is still in circulation, and a few fortunate Americans could be in for a hefty payout if they stumble upon one.

Find Out: These 11 Rare ... any Lincoln wheat pennies, as these coins tend to sell for more than face value even if they aren’t in mint condition. But if you spot a red Lincoln penny from ...

However, a small number of 1943 pennies were mistakenly struck in copper, making them exceptionally rare. Among these, the 1943-S Wheat Penny, minted in San Francisco, is one of the most sought ...

Find Out: These 11 Rare Coins Sold ... only help increase the value. Examples of low mintage years include, but are not limited to, 1931, 1933, 1939 and 1955. If your penny has a mistake this ...