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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What are the top 20 rarest pennies?

These 20 Pennies Are Worth $5.5 Million
  • Bottom Line: 1856 Flying Eagle Penny. ...
  • Bottom Line: 1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny. ...
  • Bottom Line: 1909 V.D.B. ...
  • Bottom Line: 1943-S Lincoln Cent. ...
  • Bottom Line: 1958 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Penny. ...
  • Bottom Line: 1944-S Lincoln Steel Penny. ...
  • Bottom Line: 1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny.
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What penny is worth $1000000?

1943-S Lincoln Cent Sells for $1 Million.
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What are the 15 most valuable pennies?

  • 01 of 16. 1914-S Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 02 of 16. 1944-D Lincoln Penny on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet. ...
  • 03 of 16. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 04 of 16. 1872 Indian Head Penny. ...
  • 05 of 16. 1969-S Lincoln Penny–Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 06 of 16. 1926-S Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 07 of 16. 1877 Indian Head Penny. ...
  • 08 of 16. 1914-D Lincoln Penny.
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What are some rare pennies to look for?

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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25 Most Valuable Pennies



Which 1982 penny is worth money?

The most valuable 1982 penny is a transitional error caused by the move from 95% copper to 99.2% zinc composition. It's the 1982-D "small date" Lincoln Memorial cent made from copper. There wasn't supposed to be any "small date" bronze Lincoln cents struck in Denver in 1982.
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What years of pennies are valuable?

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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Why is a 1958 D penny rare?

One of the biggest and rarest errors for Wheat Pennies is the 1958 Doubled Die Error. Only three examples are known to exist, with only two being officially graded by PCGS, a third party grader. Doubling can be seen very clearly on the obverse of the coin.
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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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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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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 penny is worth $10000?

See What Your 1948 Wheat Penny Is Worth. All about 1948 wheat pennies, including...
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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 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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How much is a 1983 penny worth?

The 1983 penny without any mark has a value of about $0.01 in a circulated condition. If there is a “D” mark on the 1983 penny, it is worth about $0.30 in an uncirculated condition.
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How much 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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How much is a 1974 copper penny worth?

Most 1974 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.
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What makes a 1961 D penny valuable?

Due to their poor condition, the Lincoln 1961 D Penny is worth around $0.01 to $0.02 due to their circulated condition being worth their copper weight. They can only be sold at a higher value if found in uncirculated condition.
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Is a 1953 D wheat penny worth anything?

1953-D Wheat Penny Worth. The 1953-D Wheat Penny value ranges from around one hundred dollars to upwards of seven thousand dollars for some of the highest documented grades on the market today.
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How much is a 1944 d wheat penny worth?

How Much Is My 1944 Penny Worth? If it's a normal 1944, 1944-D, or 1944-S cent, it isn't worth much. They are some of the most common of common-date Wheat cents. Prices range from around 20 cents in circulated condition, to 35 cents in uncirculated.
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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.
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Is a 1961 penny rare?

Most 1961 Lincoln pennies aren't valuable. However these pennies can sell for a premium in uncirculated condition.
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What is the rarest wheat penny?

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.
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What is the rarest mint mark?

5 of the Most Valuable U.S. Coins
  • 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar. Mint mark: No mint mark. Face value: $1. ...
  • 1913 Liberty Head Nickel. Mint mark: None. Face value: $.05. ...
  • 1870 S Seated Liberty Dollar. Mint mark: S. Face value: $1. ...
  • 1927 D St Gaudens Double Eagle. Mint mark: D. Face value: $20. ...
  • 1838 O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Mint mark: O.
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