The penny was first minted in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth and was the first coin to feature a presidents portrait.

1914-D Lincoln Penny — $159,000. – The 1914-D is very rare with only 1.2 million printed. 1926-S Lincoln Penny — $149,500 – Another Lincoln wheat penny, these are popular among collectors.

Here are some rare coins from the 1900s that are worth so much more than a pretty penny. The 1914-S Lincoln penny was issued from the San Francisco Mint. This penny was part of the Lincoln Cent ...