I was really surprised to see the run up in early Lincoln SF mints. Teens back to 09 are all up over $10 in decent condition according to PCGS. When you dig one up in a park here they're usually green as the grass, and warty if your unlucky. Golden Gate Park is really nice to them, saw a 10-S out a few weeks ago in EF condition. Silver there looks like it did the day it was dropped often.
Just checked. My earliest Wheat - 1919.
I have about a dozen Indian Head pennies. I also have a penny that is about the size of a quarter dated 1850 somthing. Problem is that it has a small hole in it. I suspect someone wore it on a neckless.