How much is a 1972 d penny worth?

In uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade, with no mint mark, the 1972 penny and the 1972 D penny are each worth around $0.30. In uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade, the 1972 S penny is worth around $0.75.
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What makes a 1972 D penny valuable?

The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. 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.
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How much is a 1972 D copper penny worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1972-D Lincoln Memorial Penny is Worth $0.33 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
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What is the rarest D penny?

1943-D Lincoln Bronze Cent

Many of these coins exhibit wear from circulation. This is an indication that they were not "helped" by some unscrupulous mint employee. But the rarest of all is this single known pristine example from the Denver mint. It is the most valuable Lincoln penny in the world.
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How much is a 1972 double die?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1972 Lincoln Memorial Penny (Doubled Die Obverse Variety) is Worth $721 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
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How do I know if my 1972 penny is double die?

There are over 10 different doubled dies for the 1972 Lincoln cent but only the Type 1 is considered major. Variety Attribution: The 1972 Doubled Die Type 1 can be easily identified as it has strong doubling to the South West on all four digits on the date. The word LIBERTY is also doubled towards the South.
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How much is a 1972 S Lincoln penny worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1972-S Lincoln Memorial Penny is Worth $0.85 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof coins can be worth $1.13 or more.
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What penny is worth $1000000?

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The first 1943 copper cent was sold in 1958 for more than $40,000. In 1996, another went for a whopping $82,500. But those sales pale in comparison with the latest: this week, a dealer in New Jersey sold his 1943 penny for a staggering $1.7 million.
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What year penny is rare?

1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000

Due to an error involving a double stamping that affected the lettering on the front of the penny, this rare coin is highly coveted by collectors. Only three examples are known to exist, and one in great condition sold at auction in 2018 from about $336,000.
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What year pennies are worth keeping?

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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Are coins from 1972 worth anything?

The standard 1972 silver dollar is worth around $15 in MS 63 uncirculated condition. In MS 65 uncirculated condition the price rises to around $20. The 1972 proof silver dollar is worth around $15 in PR 65 condition. There were 1,811,631 proof coins minted.
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Is a 1971 d penny worth anything?

Although common versions of the 1971 D Lincoln Memorial pennies are worth very little, those that display the Doubled Die Obverse can be worth significantly more. An average grade 1971 D Doubled Die Obverse is worth about $10-$20. Uncirculated examples with heavy doubling have sold for over $150!
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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.
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What is the oldest penny?

What is this? The oldest penny in the world is the Birch Cent of 1792.
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What pennies are worth keeping?

15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation
  • 15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation. ...
  • 15. 1995 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die) ...
  • 1970 S Lincoln Memorial Cent (Small Date - High 7) ...
  • 1999 S Lincoln Memorial Cent (Close AM) ...
  • 1984 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die Ear) ...
  • 1983 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die Reverse)
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What penny is worth $10000?

See What Your 1948 Wheat Penny Is Worth. All about 1948 wheat pennies, including...
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What is the rarest coin in the world?

The Rarest Coins in the World
  • 1804 Silver Dollar, Class I. ...
  • 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. ...
  • 1933 Saint Gaudens – Double Eagle. ...
  • 1343 Edward III Florin. ...
  • 1787 Brasher Doubloon.
  • 1913 Liberty Head Nickel.
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Is it illegal to melt pennies?

It is not illegal to melt, destroy, or modify any U.S. coins in the United States.
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How much is a 1970 d penny worth?

The 1970 D penny is worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1970 S penny with the small date is worth around $55 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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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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Are 1959 D pennies worth anything?

The 1959 D penny is worth around $0.50 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 $3 in PR-65RD condition. There were 1,149,291 proof coins minted.
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How rare is a 1969-s penny?

Experts estimate that the number of known specimens of this 1969-S doubled die penny is only about 40 to 50 coins.
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Are all 1969-S pennies valuable?

All 1969-S Lincoln Memorial cents are worth more than face value due to their intrinsic copper content, which at present is illegal to obtain through melting the coin but is nevertheless worth about two cents in the bullion perspective.
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How much is a 1965 penny worth today?

Most 1965 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 1965 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade.
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