SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO — An extremely rare 1974-D aluminum penny — with what turns out to be one heck of an origin story — was handed over to the federal government Thursday for public display, settling ...

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SAN DIEGO (CN) – A man trying to auction off a rare 1974 aluminum penny claims in court that the government has no right to interfere by demanding return of the coin, which it has done. Randall ...

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, ...

The 1974 Lincoln Cent is one of the most common pennies from the 1970s, but a handful of rare varieties and high-grade examples can make certain coins surprisingly valuable. While most 1974 pennies ...

Penny production in the U.S. is grinding to a stop. More than 3 billion pennies were minted in the U.S. last year, but according to the U.S. Mint’s annual report from 2024, they’re now more expensive ...

While most pennies are worth only one cent, some rare variations can fetch a large sum at auction. With the penny on its way out, you may want to consider checking your coin jar for rare cent ...