Is a penny from 1930 worth anything?

The 1930 wheat penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.25 in good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $0.50. In extremely fine condition the value is around $1.25. In uncirculated condition the price is around $6 for coins with an MS 60 grade.

Are 1930 pennies rare?

Eminently historic and unquestionably rare, the 1930 Penny was a product of the Great Depression. The worldwide deflationary spiral saw Australia's economy shrink, and the Melbourne Mint was not required to strike many coins from 1929 to 1933. No pennies were struck in 1930 - or so it was thought.

Why is the 1930 penny worth so much?

The discovery of a genuine rarity...

The one coin that was missing from virtually all collections was the 1930 Penny. Very quickly, collectors recognised the rarity of the coin, and with intense competition for the few available examples, the market value of the 1930 Penny began to escalate.

Are pennies worth anything?

For most pennies, those minted in recent years are worth, well, a penny. 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.

What is the rarest penny?

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.

1930 Wheat Penny Selling it for $1000

What years of coins are worth money?

What penny is worth $1000000?

A 1943 Lincoln penny that soared in value because it was made from the "wrong" material reportedly has sold for $1 million. The penny was erroneously made of bronze instead of zinc-coated steel at the San Francisco Mint, according to UPI news agency. Texas Rangers co-chairman Bob R.

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How do I know if my coin is worth money?

Are 1935 pennies worth anything?

Their minting has continued to this day, but these pieces have a changed composition. The 1935 Lincoln penny is an affordable but highly collectible piece you can find for less than two cents in low grades. Thanks to high mintage, the 1935 Penny value is only a few dollars for specimens in the mint state.

Why is the 1933 penny so rare?

The reason so few were produced was that the Royal Mint had a surplus of penny coins in 1932, and did not need any more in the following year. Most of the 1933 pennies are in private hands, although one of the Pattern versions is in the Royal Mint's museum.

What year pennies are worth the most?

The Most Expensive Penny

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

What can you do with old pennies?

What is the best way to sell old coins?

The obvious place to sell your old coins is your local coin shop. They will be your best bet for selling low- to mid-range old coins like Wheat cents, Buffalo nickels, junk silver, and scarce silver coins and silver dollars. Check online reviews and feedback for coin stores in your area, and choose a couple to visit.

What Lincoln pennies are worth money?

While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the Lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. A 1933-D, for example, may be valued at $2.30 or more. A 1931-S could be worth $40 or more.

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