How much is a 1955 penny worth?

The value of a 1955 penny minted at the Philadelphia mint is $0.02 if it's in good or fine condition. One minted at the San Francisco mint is priced a little higher, at $0.03. If the 1955 S penny is proof, its price shoots to about $22. 1955-D pennies are worth $0.30 in uncirculated conditions.

What wheat back penny is worth $1000000?

In September 2012, Legend Numismatics of Lincroft, New Jersey has announced that collector Bob R. Simpson, co-chairman of the Texas Rangers baseball club, paid $1 million for the finest known 1943-S Lincoln Wheat cent on a bronze planchet.

How rare is a 1955 wheat penny?

There is a rare error variety for the 1955 wheat penny with no mint mark. On the obverse side of the coin the date the design elements are minted twice onto the coin. The 1955 wheat penny double die error coin is worth around $1,250 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $1,350.

What is the error on the 1955 wheat penny?

The Legendary 1955 Doubled Die Wheat Penny

The error was produced when a hub and working die were struck together at a rotated angle and this caused the image to be rotated and heavily doubled. The die was then used to strike 1955 Wheat Pennies, making the entire obverse design appear doubled.

What makes a 1955 penny rare?

These coins were produced because the coin die wasn't manufactured correctly. This caused two images or letters to appear on one coin die (the two images or letters are similar but slightly offset). A 1955 double die penny is extremely valuable, making it one of the most coveted coins anyone can possess.

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How do I know if my wheat penny is valuable?

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 is a double died penny?

Doubled die (also known as hub doubling) is a term in numismatics used to refer to a duplication of design elements on a working die created due to a misalignment of the die or hub during the hubbing process.

What penny is worth $10000?

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How much is a 2021 penny worth?

Most 2021 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 2021 penny with no mint mark and the 2021 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

What pennies should I keep?

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How do I sell my wheat pennies?

Selling Wheat Pennies to dealers often takes place in person. Old wheat pennies are heavy, a roll of 50 coins is expensive to send through the mail. Finding a local dealer to meet at either their shop or at a coin show is economical.

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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.

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.

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.

What is the oldest penny?

What is this? The oldest penny in the world is the Birch Cent of 1792.

How much is a 2000 penny worth?

Most 2000 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 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.

What year is the most expensive penny?

1. 1943-D type Lincoln Bronze Penny – $1.7 million. The most expensive penny that has ever been sold at auction is a 1943-D Lincoln penny that had been struck on a bronze planchet.