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Discover the Top 20 Rare Pennies of the Twentieth Century

This coin from 1909 is a classic collectible, featuring Abraham Lincoln on the front.

20. 1909-S Lincoln Wheat Penny

An antique penny with a unique design showcasing a Native American chief.

19. 1870 Indian Head Penny

A special 1972 penny with a noticeable doubling of the design on the front.

18. 1972 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Memorial Penny

Another historic Indian Head penny, this time from 1872.

17. 1872 Indian Head Penny

A rare find from 1909, featuring the iconic Indian Head.

16. 1909-S Indian Head Penny

A valuable 1914 penny with Abraham Lincoln's profile.

15. 1914-S Lincoln Penny

An antique coin from 1856 featuring a graceful flying eagle on the front.

14. 1856 Flying Eagle Cent

A unique wartime penny made of steel, rather than the usual copper.

13. 1944-S Lincoln Penny (Steel)

A 1943 penny with a bronze composition, making it distinct.

12. 1943-S Lincoln Cent Struck on Bronze

This 1909 penny is a matte proof edition, highly sought after by collectors.

11. 1909 VDB Matte Proof Lincoln Penny

A cent from 1909 with the Indian design, making it a valuable piece of history.

10. 1909-S Indian Cent

This 1909 cent is special due to its VDB initials and connection to the famous designer Victor D. Brenner.

9. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent

A 1955 penny known for the doubling of its design on the front.

8. 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent

A 1922 penny with no mintmark, adding to its rarity.

7. 1922 No -D- Lincoln Cent

Another valuable 1909 penny with Abraham Lincoln's image.

6. 1909-S Lincoln Cent

A 1931 penny featuring the iconic profile of President Lincoln.

5. 1931-S Lincoln Cent

A rare 1914 penny with a "D" mintmark.

4. 1914-D Lincoln Cent

Another 1972 penny with a noticeable doubling of the design on the front.

3. 1972 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent

A 1990 proof penny with no mintmark.

2. 1990 No -S- Proof Lincoln Cent

The most valuable on the list, a 1908 penny featuring the Indian design and the "S" mintmark.

1. 1908-S Indian Cent

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