How much are wheat pennies worth?

Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Those in better condition can have double-digit value. Special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more. Indian Head pennies from 1859 to 1879 are generally worth more than $10.

What years of wheat pennies are valuable?

Which wheat pennies are worth the most?

Considered to be the most valuable of the non-error Wheat Pennies, the 1914 D Wheat Penny commands an asking price range from $281 to $4,268.

How much is a 1944 wheat penny worth?

The 1944 Wheat penny without a mint mark is worth about 15 cents. One with a “D” mintmark in Extremely Fine condition could sell for about twenty cents. If it's Uncirculated, expect it to be priced at around 35 cents. 1944 Wheat pennies with distinctive attributes could be worth thousands of dollars.

What penny is worth $1000000?

1943-S Lincoln Cent Sells for $1 Million.

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Where can I sell my wheat pennies?

A certified local coin shop is an excellent place to sell your coins. The best option is to find a reputable and trustworthy dealer who can estimate a penny's value. Most coin shops will offer you a fair deal, as they depend on customers' recommendations and satisfaction.

Is it illegal to melt pennies?

It is not illegal to melt, destroy, or modify any U.S. coins in the United States.

Why is the 1941 penny worth so much?

The most valuable variety of the 1941 wheat penny by far is one in which the obverse face has been struck twice, an error known as a doubled die. Depending on the color (red being worth the most), lower grades of this coin can be worth over $80, and this increases dramatically in higher grades.

Why is the 1958 penny worth money?

Due to its rarity and severity of the error, the 1958 DDO Wheat Penny has been sold for incredible amounts. Several years ago, an MS-64 example was sold for $100,000! The current estimated price of the MS-65 examples is an astonishing $200,000.

Why is the 1956 penny worth money?

Because there were up to 3 different types of Lincolns produced each year, the type and its scarcity will help determine the value. Secondly, the grade of the coin means everything as coins in great condition will be more valuable than those that have been heavily worn.

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Why is 1944 wheat penny rare?

The 1944 Lincoln penny is particularly desirable in the eyes of collectors not only because of its design, but also due to its scarcity. Being that there are no more 1944 Lincolns being produced, the scarcity of these coins is constantly on the rise, thus making the coins more valuable.

What should I look for in a wheat penny?

This coin is easily identified by the "S" under the date on the obverse and Brenner's initials "V.D.B." on the reverse. Beware of counterfeit and altered coins. Unscrupulous individuals will try to add the mint mark "S" to the obverse of a Philadelphia minted 1909 VDB Lincoln penny.

How much is a 1969 penny worth?

Most 1969 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. The 1969 penny with no mint mark is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

How much is a 1972 penny worth?

The 1972 penny with no mint mark and the 1972 D penny are each worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1972 S penny is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. Proof coins with the S mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1 in PR 65 condition.

Is a 1964 penny worth anything?

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 $1 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.

Should you clean wheat pennies?

Removing corrosion from foreign coins, Morgan dollars, wheat pennies, and other valuables is a delicate, risky proposition. Again, we do not recommend cleaning rare coins if you are looking to sell them since cleaning such precious items devalues them.

Is a 1936 penny worth anything?

1936 Penny value*

Worn out and damaged 1936 pennies cost between 10 and 40 cents, while you can get uncirculated pieces for several dollars.

Is a 1952 d penny worth anything?

1952 Doubled die pennies are worth from $3 to $10, sometimes even more. 1952 S Doubled die pennies are worth from $3 to $10, and even more in some cases. The value of 1952 off-center pennies produced in all mints starts from $3, but some of them can reach an incredible price.

Is it illegal to rip up money?

Is it illegal in other countries? Burning money is illegal in the US, as it's against the law to do anything renders a note unfit (so destruction isn't allowed either). In Canada, it is legal to burn or destroy paper currency, but against the law to deface or melt down a coin.

What coins are illegal to own?

Currently, with the exception of the one sold on July 30, 2002, 1933 double eagle coins cannot be the legal possession of any member of the public, as they were never issued and hence remain the property of the United States government.

How much is a copper penny worth 2021?

How Much Is A Copper Penny Worth 2021? The uncirculated condition is the only condition in which these coins sell for a premium. It is priced around $0.20 to buy a 2021 penny without a mint mark and $0.00 to buy a 2021 penny with a mint mark. A MS 65 grade for a 30 in uncirculated condition.