One thing to keep in mind about modern pennies is that 2009 was a special year in that ... The most valuable of these was a 2010-D penny with a high grade that sold for $4,994 in a 2013 auction ...

It’s easy to view pennies as a nuisance in your pocket, especially newer ones that you figure won’t hold much value unless you add a couple quarters to them. But before tossing your Lincoln ...