What pennies should I be looking for in my pocket change?

You may have some coins worth big money sitting in your pocket right now. There are many valuable U.S. error coins and die varieties in circulation today.
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  • 1972 Lincoln Cent With a Doubled Die Obverse. ...
  • 1999 Wide "AM" Reverse Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime. ...
  • 1995 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent.
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Which pennies should I look out 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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What years of pennies should I look for?

  • 1872 Indian Head Penny. Heritage Auctions, HA.com. ...
  • 1877 Indian Head Penny. Heritage Auctions, HA.com. ...
  • 1864 Indian Head Penny–"L" on Ribbon. Heritage Auctions, HA.com. ...
  • 1943 Lincoln Cent Struck on Bronze Alloy. ...
  • 1856 Flying Eagle Cent. ...
  • 1909 VDB Matte Proof Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 1958 Doubled Die Obverse Cent.
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What should I look for in my change?

"Look at the rim of the coin to see if there's silver in the coin," said Matt Duncin, manager of U.S. Coins. A 90 percent silver coin will not have any shine to it. You'll also want to check half dollars dated 1965 through 1970 because those coins are 40 percent silver. Anything 1964 and earlier is 90 percent silver.
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What pennies are worth money in any condition?

Here's a rundown of 10 of the most valuable pennies made since 1900:
  1. 1909-S Indian Cent. Image: USA CoinBook. ...
  2. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent. 1909-S "VDB" Lincoln Wheat cent. ...
  3. 1914-D Lincoln Cent. ...
  4. 1922 Plain Lincoln Cent. ...
  5. 1931-S Lincoln Cent. ...
  6. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent. ...
  7. 1944 Steel Lincoln Cent. ...
  8. 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent.
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How do I know if my coin is worth money?

There are three primary variables that help determine the value of a coin.
  1. Initial Mintage Number. This refers to how many of the coins were originally minted and available in the market.
  2. Coin Grade. The better condition your coin is in, the more valuable it can be.
  3. Demand.
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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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Which 1982 penny is worth money?

Which 1982 Penny Is Worth The Most? 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 1970s pennies are worth money?

Most 1970 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 1970 penny with no mint mark is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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What year of penny is worth a lot of money?

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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Is a 1969 penny worth anything?

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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How much is a 1983-d penny worth?

Do You Have A 1983-D Penny? If So, Then You Might Have The Rare 1983 Copper Penny Worth $15,000! There's a rare 1983 copper penny (a 1983-D penny) worth $15,000 -- you could find one in your pocket change! Here's what to look for + Other rare copper pennies.
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What 1990s pennies are worth money?

Most 1990 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 1990 penny with no mint mark and the 1990 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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How much is a 1968 d penny worth?

The 1968 D penny and 1968 S 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 the S mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1 in PR-65RD condition.
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How much is a 2017 d penny worth?

The 2017 D penny is worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 2017 S proof penny is worth around $5 in PR 65 condition.
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How much is a 1982 d penny?

Neither coin should exist in copper alloy, but collectors looking for coin finds discovered both. Then they cashed in by consigning them for auction. The two coins achieved a combined price of $35,625. The 1982-D sold for $18,800 and the 1983-D sold for $17,625.
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How can you tell if a 1983 D penny is copper?

If your Lincoln Memorial penny has a date before 1982, it is made of 95% copper. If the date is 1983 or later, it is made of 97.5% zinc and plated with a thin copper coating.
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Are 1973 pennies worth anything?

The 1973 penny with no mint mark and the 1973 D penny are each worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1973 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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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 coins are collectors looking for?

Top 10 Coins Worth Collecting
  • 01 of 10. 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 02 of 10. 1921 Peace Dollar. ...
  • 03 of 10. 1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. ...
  • 04 of 10. 1914-D Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 05 of 10. 1955/55 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 06 of 10. 1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 07 of 10. 1916-D Mercury Dime. ...
  • 08 of 10. 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter: Type 1.
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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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Is there an app to identify rare coins?

Coinoscope is a visual search engine for coins. Coinoscope makes coin recognition easy - just snap a picture of a coin with your phone camera and the app will show you a list of similar coins. Click on the coin to see additional information in the web browser of your phone.
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