The First of Its Kind: 1857 Flying Eagle Penny The 1857 Flying Eagle Penny, worth $7,000, is another classic from the small cent era. As the first year of its production, it represents a pivotal ...

If you have a half cent dated 1831, it's definitely worth checking out. The half-cent was discontinued in 1857 due to the high cost of copper and the unpopularity of the half-penny with consumers.

1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent — $862,500. In 2009, the Strawberry Leaf broke the record for the most money paid for a penny at an ...