What is the rarest penny year?

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

Because they are quite common, a 1943 penny in circulated condition is not worth much. According to USA Coin Book, a steel penny from 1943 in circulated condition is worth between 16 cents and 53 cents. However, Heritage Auctions sells 1943 steel pennies in pristine, uncirculated condition for more than $1,000.
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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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What is a penny from 1942 worth?

The standard value for the 1942 penny ranges from $0.35 in average condition to $3 in certified mint state.
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What penny is worth $1000000?

Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About the 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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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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Why is the 1941 penny worth so much?

The most valuable variety of the 1941 wheat penny by far is one in which the obverse face has been struck twice, an error known as a doubled die. Depending on the color (red being worth the most), lower grades of this coin can be worth over $80, and this increases dramatically in higher grades.
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What is the value of 80000 pennies?

$800 dollars.
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Is a 1952 d penny worth anything?

1952 Doubled die pennies are worth from $3 to $10, sometimes even more. 1952 S Doubled die pennies are worth from $3 to $10, and even more in some cases. The value of 1952 off-center pennies produced in all mints starts from $3, but some of them can reach an incredible price.
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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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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 penny is worth $10000?

See What Your 1948 Wheat Penny Is Worth. All about 1948 wheat pennies, including...
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Is a 1942 penny rare?

Having said that, collectors are really only interested in older versions of the coin, like the 1942 Lincoln. These pennies are collectible not only because of their age and historical significance, but because they are rare and growing rarer by the day.
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How many dollars is one billion pennies?

Proudly Pennies is a student-led fundraising initiative to raise one billion pennies, which translates to $10 million by 2013.
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How many dollars is 2011 pennies?

Most 2011 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 2011 penny with no mint mark and the 2011 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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How much is 91 500 pennies worth?

$900 dollars.
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Is a 1946 penny rare?

While the modern penny may not be worth much at all, older versions of the coin are quite valuable. The 1946 Lincoln penny is an example of a coin that is highly sought after by collectors.
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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.
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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.
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How much is a 1944 penny worth in 2021?

While the face value of a 1944 penny is 1 cent, the coin is worth about 15 cents. The mint struck about a billion Lincoln pennies in 1944, and that's why they are not rare.
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Why is the 1958 penny worth money?

Due to its rarity and severity of the error, the 1958 DDO Wheat Penny has been sold for incredible amounts. Several years ago, an MS-64 example was sold for $100,000! The current estimated price of the MS-65 examples is an astonishing $200,000.
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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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