This penny is highly sought after by collectors due to its low mintage and the initials "V.D.B." (for Victor David Brenner, the designer) on the reverse. In mint condition, it can be quite valuable
Most 1943 pennies were made of zinc-coated steel due to copper shortages during World War II. However, a few were mistakenly struck on bronze planchets intended for the previous year's coins
This penny exhibits a noticeable doubling of the date and inscriptions due to a minting error. It's a highly sought-after variety among collectors
Some 1970-S pennies were mistakenly struck with a smaller date font, making them rarer than their large date counterparts and more valuable, especially in mint condition
In 1982, the composition of the penny was changed from bronze to copper-plated zinc. However, a few pennies were mistakenly struck on bronze planchets, making them rare and valuable
In some 1992 proof sets, the letters "A" and "M" in "America" on the reverse of the penny are closer together than usual. These varieties are highly sought after by collectors
Similar to the 1955 doubled die penny, the 1995 doubled die variety exhibits doubling of the date and inscriptions, making it a valuable find for collectors
As part of the Lincoln Bicentennial series, the 2009 pennies feature four different reverse designs representing different stages of Lincoln's life
In 2017, the US Mint released special collector sets featuring pennies with an enhanced uncirculated finish. These coins have a unique appearance and are sought after by collectors