How much is a 1980 d penny worth?

The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1980 penny with no mint mark and the 1980 D penny are each worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1980 S proof penny is worth around $2.50 in PR 65 condition.
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What is the most valuable penny?

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 are the top 10 rarest pennies?

10 Most Valuable Old Pennies and What They're Worth
  1. 1792 Birch Cent - About $2.6 Million. ...
  2. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny - About $1.7 Million. ...
  3. 1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent - About $863,000. ...
  4. 1793 Liberty Cap Wreath Cent - About $391,000. ...
  5. 1944 Steel Lincoln Penny - About $375,000. ...
  6. 1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000.
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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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How much should a 1980 D penny weigh?

In case you are wondering, the number of pre-1982 pennies has a mass of 3.1 grams. (However, pennies made after 1982 is about 2.5 grams). Coin Specifications. U.S Mint.
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How rare is a silver penny?

Are silver pennies rare? The Silver Penny is not rare. The United States Mint, under the authority of Congress, began producing pennies from steel with a thin layer of zinc to save copper for the war effort. This gave the penny an orange/brown copper color instead of its normal orange/copper color.
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What are the 15 most valuable pennies?

15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation
  • 1944-P Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent. ...
  • 1944-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent. ...
  • 1943-P Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Bronze/Copper. ...
  • 1943-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Bronze/Copper. ...
  • 1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent. ...
  • 1943-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Copper/Bronze.
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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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How much is a 1979 d penny worth?

The 1979 penny with no mint mark and the 1979 D penny are each worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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How much copper is in a 1980 penny?

So for the past 30 years, pennies have been made with an alloy comprised of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, but pennies minted before 1982 are 95% copper and 5% zinc. The price of copper has more than quadrupled over the past 10 years. So a penny produced before 1982 is worth 2.2 cents based on the metal it contains.
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What is a 1987 d penny worth?

Most 1987 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 1987 penny with no mint mark and the 1987 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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What 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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What penny is worth $10000?

See What Your 1948 Wheat Penny Is Worth. All about 1948 wheat pennies, including...
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Are all 1983 D pennies valuable?

The 1983 penny with no mint mark and the 1983 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1983 S proof penny is worth around $3 in PR 65 condition.
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How much is a 1988 d penny worth?

Most 1988 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 1988 penny with no mint mark and the 1988 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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Are there any valuable 1980 pennies?

The 1980 penny with no mint mark and the 1980 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1980 S proof penny is worth around $2.50 in PR 65 condition.
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Which year pennies have errors?

While the 1943 steel cents are commonplace, the 1944 error variety is exceedingly scarce. Any well-worn example of a 1944 steel penny will garner $75,000 or more.
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What pennies should I keep?

So before you say, “Keep the change,” check to see if you have any of these valuable pennies:
  • 1943 Bronze Lincoln. (Image: Heritage Auctions, HA.com) ...
  • 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 1992 Close AM Reverse. ...
  • 1972 Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 1995 Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 1999 Wide AM Reverse. ...
  • 1983 Double Die Reverse.
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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 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.
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