Most coins are worth their face value, but others are different story. Coin collectors seek rare currencies often valued at a small fortune or greater. Find Out: These 4 Rare Nickels From Over ...

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The penny has been minted in this country since 1793 (though a 1-cent piece dubbed the "Fugio cent" for its design, a Latin term depicting sunshine on a sundial, was produced in 1787).

The first U.S. official coin in circulation said “Mind Your Business” instead of “In God We Trust.” Rating: The birth of the United States in the 18th century brought with it the dawn of ...

1787 Fugio Cent (aka Franklin Cent) “One of the earliest, if not the earliest, coins issued by the U.S., the 1787 Fugio Cent is steeped in history,” Byers said.