What is the most sought after 'wheat penny' worth today?
The most sought after wheat penny is the 1943 copper penny with
only about 12 examples known. These are error coins (all other 1943
cents were struck in steel) and a genuine 1943 copper penny is
worth over $100,000. The rarest non-error and regular issue coin is
the 1909 S VDB cent which goes for $200 or more depending on the
grade.