The 1909-S Lincoln Wheat Penny is one of the rarest and most valuable pennies ever minted. Only 484,000 were produced, and most were melted down for their copper content. Today, there are only about 20,000 known examples, and they can sell for upwards of $10,000.
1933 Double Eagle
The 1933 Double Eagle is one of the most famous coins in American history. It was originally minted as part of a series of gold commemorative coins to celebrate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. However, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered all of the coins to be melted down after the United States went off the gold standard in 1933. Only a handful of 1933 Double Eagles are known to exist today, and they have sold for as much as $18.9 million.
1943 Copper Penny
The 1943 Copper Penny is a wartime rarity that was produced due to a copper shortage during World War II. Instead of being made from the usual copper-nickel alloy, the 1943 Penny was made from steel. Today, there are about 40 known examples of the 1943 Copper Penny, and they can sell for upwards of $10,000.
1894-S Barber Dime
The 1894-S Barber Dime is one of the rarest dimes ever minted. Only 240,000 were produced, and most were melted down for their silver content. Today, there are only about 10,000 known examples, and they can sell for upwards of $1,000.
1927-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
The 1927-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is a rare and beautiful coin that was minted in Denver, Colorado. Only 180,000 were produced, and most were melted down for their gold content. Today, there are only about 10,000 known examples, and they can sell for upwards of $100,000.