The condition of a wheat penny has a direct impact on its value. Coins in better preservation, with minimal wear and original details, will be more valuable than those in worn or damaged condition.

Victor David Brenner designed the new penny and put his initials “V.D.B.” to the reverse of the coin between the stalks of wheat. Only 484,000 coins were produced, which is what makes it so rare.

But that is peanuts compared what a 1943-D Lincoln Bronze Wheat Penny could bring. How much are we talking? Well, according to GoBankingRates, that particular penny can fetch as much as $2.3 million.