The American large cent is worth
at least $17 to $20 today
. That is the minimum value of a coin in “good” condition, a heavily worn coin. Collectors pursuing these old and scarce coins underpin American large cent values. The following chart shows a wide range in how much these are worth.
What years of pennies are valuable?
Lincoln pennies that were minted
between 1959 and 1982
tend to be worth more since they are almost 100 percent copper, rather than an alloy. Improperly prepared dies can result in coins with a “double” image.
What penny is worth $2000?
The 2000 penny with no mint mark and the
2000 D penny
are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 2000 S proof penny is worth around $4 in PR 65 condition.
What penny is worth $15000?
It’s true — there’s
a rare 1983 copper penny (specifically, a 1983-D penny)
that’s worth $15,000. It’s a coin that many numismatic experts (those who study coins) still don’t fully understand — because it’s unlike any other copper penny the United States Mint has ever made.
What pennies are worth big money?
- 1909-S Indian Cent. Image: USA CoinBook. …
- 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent. 1909-S “VDB” Lincoln Wheat cent. …
- 1914-D Lincoln Cent. …
- 1922 Plain Lincoln Cent. …
- 1931-S Lincoln Cent. …
- 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent. …
- 1944 Steel Lincoln Cent. …
- 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent.
How rare is a 2000 penny?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 2000 Lincoln Penny value at an
average of 1 cent
, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $1.
How much is a 1943 D steel penny worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1943 D Steel Wheat Penny value at an average
of 45 cents
, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12.
What are the 15 most valuable pennies?
- 01 of 16. 1914-S Lincoln Penny. …
- 02 of 16. 1944-D Lincoln Penny on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet. …
- 03 of 16. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny. …
- 04 of 16. 1872 Indian Head Penny. …
- 05 of 16. 1969-S Lincoln Penny–Doubled Die Obverse. …
- 06 of 16. 1926-S Lincoln Penny. …
- 07 of 16. 1877 Indian Head Penny. …
- 08 of 16. 1914-D Lincoln Penny.
What makes a 1983 penny rare?
Around 2013, there was the discovery of a rare copper 1983-D penny. It’s like no other old copper penny ever made! It turns out that it’s made from
a 98% copper, 2% zinc planchet
— which is an unusual composition.
How much is a 1964 d penny worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1964 D Lincoln Penny value at an
average of 1 cent
, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12.
How do I know if my 1964 penny is worth money?
The 1964 penny with no mint mark and the 1964 D penny are each worth
around $0.15 in uncirculated condition
with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD. Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1.50 in PR-65RD condition.
What is the rarest Kennedy half dollar?
A 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar
Snatches A World-Record $108,000! A 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar sold for a world record $108,000, making it the most expensive coin of its type, during a public auction of rare U.S. coins held Thursday, April 25, 2019, by Heritage Auctions.
What is the rarest wheat penny?
- 1909-S V.D.B. Wheat Penny. …
- 1909-S Wheat Penny. …
- 1914-D Wheat Penny. …
- 1922 “Plain” Wheat Penny. …
- 1931 S Wheat Penny. …
- 1943 Bronze Wheat Penny. …
- 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny. …
- More Info About Rare Wheat Pennies.
How can you tell if a penny is Cheerios?
Of course, those 2000 Wide AM pennies are worth much more — and many Cheerios pennies are of the Wide AM variety. Unfortunately,
there are no definitive ways to tell simply
by looking at the obverse (head’s side) of the coin.
How much is a 2020 d penny worth?
These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 2020 penny with no mint mark and the 2020 D penny are each worth
around $0.30 in uncirculated condition
with an MS 65 grade.
How much is a 1992 wide Am penny worth?
That makes them much easier to find than the 1969 Doubled Die coins. Bucki estimates that a 1992 Close AM coin in fairly new condition could be worth
about $20,000
, while a used one could sell for around $2,000 to $3,000. One sold at a Heritage sale in 2012 for more than $20,000, according to Coin World.
