What year old pennies are worth money?

Indian Head pennies from 1859 to 1879 are generally worth more than $10. And pennies dated from 1879 to 1909 are worth at least $1. Then, there is another level. This is the elite class of valuable collectibles.
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Which pennies are worth keeping?

15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation
  • 15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation. ...
  • 15. 1995 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die) ...
  • 1970 S Lincoln Memorial Cent (Small Date - High 7) ...
  • 1999 S Lincoln Memorial Cent (Close AM) ...
  • 1984 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die Ear) ...
  • 1983 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die Reverse)
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What penny is worth $1000000?

1943-S Lincoln Cent Sells for $1 Million.
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Are pennies from 1969 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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Are 1983 pennies worth anything?

Most 1983 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 1983 penny with no mint mark and the 1983 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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What makes a 1969 penny valuable?

All 1969-S Lincoln Memorial cents are worth more than face value due to their intrinsic copper content, which at present is illegal to obtain through melting the coin but is nevertheless worth about two cents in the bullion perspective.
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Are any 1960's pennies valuable?

The 1960 penny with no mint mark and the small date is worth around $3 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $7 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD. The 1960 D penny with the small date is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade.
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Are 1967 pennies worth anything?

Most 1967 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 1967 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade.
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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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Is a 1987 d penny worth anything?

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 1981 d penny worth?

The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1981 penny with no mint mark and the 1981 D penny are each worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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Is a 1971 d penny worth anything?

Although common versions of the 1971 D Lincoln Memorial pennies are worth very little, those that display the Doubled Die Obverse can be worth significantly more. An average grade 1971 D Doubled Die Obverse is worth about $10-$20. Uncirculated examples with heavy doubling have sold for over $150!
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How much is a 1983 d 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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Is a 1975 d penny worth anything?

The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1975 penny with no mint mark and the 1975 D penny are each worth around $1 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 1986 penny?

Most 1986 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 1986 penny with no mint mark and the 1986 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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Are 1968 D pennies worth anything?

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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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 1988 penny worth?

Most 1988 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 1988 penny with no mint mark and the 1988 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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What 1980's pennies are worth money?

The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1980 penny with no mint mark and the 1980 D penny are each worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1980 S proof penny is worth around $2.50 in PR 65 condition.
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How much is a 2017 P penny worth?

The 2017 P penny is worth around $0.50 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. 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 2007 penny worth?

Most 2007 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 2007 penny with no mint mark and the 2007 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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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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