5 Copper Coins Worth A Lot Of Money

A rare error coin accidentally struck in copper instead of steel during World War II, making it worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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One of the first U.S. coins, highly valuable due to its historical significance and rarity, often fetching tens of thousands of dollars.

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Famous for its noticeable doubling on the date and lettering, this error coin can be worth several thousand dollars depending on condition.

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Another valuable error coin with strong doubling on the date and "In God We Trust," often selling for tens of thousands of dollars.

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The first year of the Lincoln penny with limited production, its rarity and the designer's initials make it worth several thousand dollars.

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5 Copper Coins Worth A Lot Of Money

A rare error coin accidentally struck in copper instead of steel during World War II, making it worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

1. 1943 Copper Penny

One of the first U.S. coins, highly valuable due to its historical significance and rarity, often fetching tens of thousands of dollars.

2. 1793 Chain Cent

Famous for its noticeable doubling on the date and lettering, this error coin can be worth several thousand dollars depending on condition.

3. 1955 Doubled Die Penny

Another valuable error coin with strong doubling on the date and "In God We Trust," often selling for tens of thousands of dollars.

4. 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny

The first year of the Lincoln penny with limited production, its rarity and the designer's initials make it worth several thousand dollars.

5. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent