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.
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How much is a 1992 Wide am worth?

Copper Plated Zinc Penny

The most common variety for 1992 is the wide "AM" variety. Although the one shown above is the rarer close "AM" variety. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1992-D Lincoln Memorial Penny (Close AM Variety) is Worth $558 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
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Is a 1992 wide Am penny worth anything?

How much is a 1992 penny with close AM worth? In 2017 Heritage sold a 1992 close AM penny for $25,000.
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How much is a 1992 open AM penny worth?

Most 1992 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1992 penny with no mint mark and the 1992 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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What penny is worth $25000?

A LINCOLN penny minted in 1992 sold for more than $25,000 in recent years – and you might be able to make a decent amount of cash if you come across one. The rare penny, featuring 16th US President Abraham Lincoln, was designed by Frank Gasparro.
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What is special about the 1992 penny?

What Makes This Penny so Special? In the 1990s and early 2000s, the United States Mint used different dies for producing coins for circulation and Proof coins for collectors. Due to a mix-up at the mint back in 1992, a proof die was used for the reverse of the coin before it was supposed to be used starting in 1993.
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How much is a 2000 wide Am penny worth?

The 2000 Wide AM is the most common of the three. This coin sells for about $5 in the lowest condition and up to thousands of dollars in very high mint state condition.
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What penny is worth $1000000?

1943-S Lincoln Cent Sells for $1 Million.
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What penny is worth $50000?

The 1959-D wheat penny is one of the most controversial mule coins ever. It's worth $50,000!
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What are the errors on a 1992 D penny?

Normal cents from 1992 have the letters "AM" of "AMERICA" separated from one another, also known as "Wide AM." The scarce "Close AM" varieties have the letters of "AMERICA" close to each other and almost touching.
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What is the rarest penny?

10 Most Valuable Old Pennies and What They're Worth
  • 1944 Steel Lincoln Penny - About $375,000. ...
  • 1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000. ...
  • 1909 VDB Proof Lincoln Penny - About $269,000. ...
  • 1856 Flying Eagle Cent - About $173,000. ...
  • 1864 Indian Head Penny With L - About $161,000. ...
  • 1914-D Lincoln Penny - About $159,000.
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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.
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What close am pennies are rare?

In 1993 the reverse side design of both business strikes and proof coins transitioned from the Wide AM as normally found on 1992 and prior cents to a Close AM design. However a few 1992 cents were produced with the newer Close AM design of 1993 instead. These are rare and valuable.
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How much is a 1998 wide Am penny worth?

These are the 1998, 1999 and 2000 Wide AM business strike cents. The 1998 is the second scarcest of the three. These coins tend to bring about $10 in the lowest condition and up to thousands of dollars in really high mint state grades.
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How much is a 1969 d penny worth?

1969 D pennies in an average condition could be valued at around 1 cent. If it is in certified mint state condition (MS+), it could be worth as much as $12.
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How much is a 1982 d penny worth?

Copper Alloy Penny

Depicted above is the 95% copper composite 1982 D Large Date Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny). USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1982-D Lincoln Memorial Penny (Copper - Large Date Variety) is Worth $0.33 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.
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What year of pennies are rare?

The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all.
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What year penny is worth a lot?

Bottom Line: 1969-S Lincoln Penny Doubled Die Obverse

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.
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What makes a 1982 penny valuable?

The most valuable 1982 penny is a transitional error caused by the move from 95% copper to 99.2% zinc composition. It's the 1982-D "small date" Lincoln Memorial cent made from copper. There wasn't supposed to be any "small date" bronze Lincoln cents struck in Denver in 1982.
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How much is a 1974 copper penny worth?

Most 1974 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their weight in copper. The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition.
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How much is a 1968 d penny worth?

The 1968 D penny and 1968 S penny are each worth around $0.15 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $1 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD. Proof coins with the S mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1 in PR-65RD condition.
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What should a 1992 penny weigh?

The penny is made of Zinc and is then electroplated with a layer of copper. It weighs exactly 0.08 oz (2.49 g), has a diameter of 0.75 in (19.05 mm) and a thickness of 0.06 in (1.52 mm).
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