JOPLIN, Mo — Lincoln Wheat pennies are one of the most popular series of U.S. coins that coin collectors strive to build a complete set. Rare coins such as the 1909-S VDB and 1914-D are the “Holy ...

For millions of collectors and investors, some coins just make sense to hold on to. The Lincoln wheat penny is one of them. While it might not be the world’s most collected coin, it’s still one of the ...

Pocket change can make you rich — especially if it contains a coin that’s deemed rare and valuable. Case in point: An old penny sold at auction by Heritage Auctions in 2023 for $60,000. The rare 1909 ...

OLYPHANT — As the U.S. Mint prepares to produce the final pennies put into circulation early next year, the future of the copper-colored coin has sparked conversation among collectors and shop owners.

A rare 1943 Lincoln penny which was mistakenly struck in bronze rather than zinc-coated steel has sold for $1million. An error at the San Francisco Mint in 1943 means ...

Today`s column answers more questions about coins and paper money. Q-My grandfather stored his Lincoln cent collection-including the 1909-S VDB and other key dates-in a blue Whitman coin folder. Sadly ...

While pennies are often overlooked as spare change, some are worth far more than their face value. Collectors and coin enthusiasts know that certain rare and historical pennies can be worth hundreds, ...