the first and last mintings of the old and new designs can be especially valuable or interesting to collectors. Major penny redesigns happened in 1856/57, 1858/1859, 1908/1909, and 2008/2009.

Case in point: An old penny sold at auction by Heritage ... 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 The rare 1909 Lincoln cent attracted 37 bidders, suggesting a heated fight for ...

If you’ve ever come across a handful of old coins tucked away in a drawer ... With just over 300,000 ever minted, the 1909-S Indian Head Penny is another highly sought-after coin.