Although most people have never had one in their pocket change, the half-cent used to be a common coin in the US. It was actually one of the first coins ever minted and continued being released ...

Over the past 167 years or so, when the U.S. Mint struck its first smaller-sized penny, there have been numerous varieties, errors, grades, mis-strikes, mint marks and more that have affected ...

The 1856 coin was minted in Philadelphia with an extremely low mintage of 634. CoinTrackers.com estimates a penny in average conditions to be worth $8,000, and one in mint state could be valued at ...

The respondents' answers to the January 17, 2025, Numismatic News E-Newsletter Readers' Poll vary with some relying on dealers and others purchasing authenticated coins.

Most places have survived by rebuilding their burnt-out business sections, but in one instance a massive fire wiped out two entire towns.

Certain coins — commonly those that pertain to historical events ... For example, a British Guiana Magenta One-Cent stamp from 1856 has sold at auction just four times since 1900, with its price ...

In a post on X, President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, led by billionaire Elon Musk, took aim at the cost of minting the 1-cent coin, a price tag that’s increased 20% in the last ...

1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent — $862,500. In 2009, the Strawberry Leaf broke the record for the most money paid for a penny at an ...

While an average penny is worth a mere one cent, others are worth millions. Here's how to check if you have one.

The idea of getting rid of a small denomination coin like the penny has seen success in other countries around the world. For example, Canada stopped making one-cent coins in 2012, while ...