Just about all of the coins you will come across in your lifetime are worth what they say they are worth — a half dollar is worth 50 cents, a quarter is worth 25 cents, and on down the line. 1914-D Lincoln Penny ($4,406): You can find these pennies selling for hundreds to thousands of dollars on eBay, but one of the pricier coins in mint condition sold for $159,000. ($4,406): You can find these pennies selling for hundreds to thousands of dollars on eBay, but one of the pricier coins in mint condition sold for $159,000.