What year is the rarest 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 penny is worth $1000000?

1943-S Lincoln Cent Sells for $1 Million.

How much is a 1943 penny worth today?

They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.

What years are rare in pennies?

What year penny is worth millions?

Bottom Line: 1864 Indian Head Penny With 'L' on the Ribbon

About 5 million of these coins were made, and only a few remain in uncirculated condition. This one was sold by Heritage Auctions in Pittsburgh in October 2011.

25 Most Valuable Pennies

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.

What is the oldest penny?

What is this? The oldest penny in the world is the Birch Cent of 1792.

What is a 1999 penny worth?

Most 1999 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 1999 penny with no mint mark and the 1999 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

How much is a 1969 s penny worth?

Circulated 1969-S doubled die cents are generally worth $10,000 USD and up, while uncirculated specimens typically sell for $35,000 to $50,000 or more.

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.

How much is 80000 pennies worth in dollars?

$800 dollars.

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.

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.

How much is a 2000 penny worth?

Most 2000 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 2000 penny with no mint mark and the 2000 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

What is the rarest coin in the world?

Is it illegal to melt pennies?

It is not illegal to melt, destroy, or modify any U.S. coins in the United States.

Is a 1960 penny rare?

Most 1960 Lincoln pennies aren't valuable. However these pennies can sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins.

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.

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.

What is a 1992 penny worth?

Most 1992 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 1992 penny with no mint mark and the 1992 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

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.

Is a 1985 penny worth anything?

Since over 5 billion 1985 pennies were minted, the value of your 1985 penny is more than likely only face value. Even in uncirculated condition, the 1985 penny is worth only a mere $0.25.

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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.