CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1963 Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $15.
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1963 Lincoln Memorial Penny is Worth $0.16 to $0.32 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof coins can be worth $1.63 or more.
The Most Expensive 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.
The US minted the 1965 penny with no mint mark. There were no other penny series minted for this year. For example, the 1965 D penny does not exist.
The 1983 doubled die penny is worth thousands of times more than face value. Specifically: At least $15 to $20 in well-worn circulated grades. $250+ in uncirculated condition.
For most pennies, those minted in recent years are worth, well, a penny. Most wheat cents (minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents, though those in better condition can have value in the double digits; special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more.
Your 1981 penny is worth at least 2 cents, or double its face value.
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1950 Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $13.
Solid copper pennies weigh 3.11 grams (+/- 0.130 g.), whereas the copper plated zinc pennies weigh only 2.5 grams (+/- 0.100 g.). Back in the early 1970s, the rising price of copper was pushing the cost to make a penny over its face value of one cent.
So there are about 180 zinc cents / pennies per pound.
1942 Wheat Penny. CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1942 Wheat Penny value at an average of 35 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $3.
The Most Expensive 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.
The average circulated 1982 penny is worth 2 cents or less — so most people don't think of these old pennies as having much value. If you're diligent, you might find a 1982-D Small Date copper penny or another valuable error coin like it.
1960 pennies are made from a 95% copper composition. They contain approximately 2 cents' worth of the valuable metal. That means all 1960 pennies are worth at least 2 cents — more or less. While it's illegal to melt pennies for their copper value, coin hoarders still save old copper pennies anyway.
Circulated 1964 pennies with no errors or special varieties are worth approximately 2 cents. As you can see, the 1964 Lincoln penny was struck by the billions upon billions. Virtually all of these pennies went into circulation and can still be found in your pocket change.
As you'll see below, most 2009 Lincoln cents are worth face value if they're worn — which would apply to just about any 2009 penny that you'll find in your spare change. 2009 Birth and Early Childhood (Log Cabin) Lincoln Penny, Zinc & Brilliant Uncirculated — 284,400,000 minted; 20+ cents.
Keeping Old Pennies
- You should keep all pre-1982 pennies.
- If you can distinguish between 1982 brass and zinc pennies, keep the brass ones.
- All wheat pennies are worth keeping.
- Keep all pennies (even recent ones) that appear to have something “off” about them — they may be error or die variety coins.
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2009-D Lincoln Memorial Penny (Presidency Variety) is Worth $0.32 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
Most 2009 zinc pennies in circulated condition, regardless of series, are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 2009 zinc pennies are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
Lincoln Head cent; mint mark location is on the obverse. There are several different ways to assemble a rewarding date and mint mark collection.
1946 Wheat Penny. CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1946 Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $4.
However, some Lincoln cents have more than a penny's worth of copper in them, but it is illegal to melt them. Lincoln pennies minted from 1959 to 1982 are made of 95 percent copper and have about 2.5 cents worth of copper in them.
Mintmark: A letter or other mark on a coin denoting the mint that manufactured the coin. If the date of a US coin is written without a mintmark, it means that the coin has no mintmark and was (usually) minted in Philadelphia.
Type: Jefferson Nickel Year: 1964 Mint Mark: No mint mark Face Value: 0.05 USD Total Produced: 1,024,672,000 Silver Content: 0% Numismatic Value: 5 cents to
Here are the top 10 most valuable nickels:
- 1916 Buffalo Nickel - Doubled Die Obverse: $281,750.
- 1913-D Buffalo Nickel - Type 2: $143,750.
- 1917-S Buffalo Nickel: $138,000.
- 1920-D Buffalo Nickel: $138,000.
- 1867 Shield Nickel - Proof with Rays: $132,250.
- 1918-S Buffalo Nickel: $125,350.
- 1927-S Buffalo Nickel: $125,350.
Introducing the Nickel Series
Very scarce are the years 1879-1880 and 1881. Liberty Nickels: These were minted the years 1883 to 1912. A few scarce and valuable rare nickels are scattered throughout the series. Buffalo Nickels: Became a hit with everyone in 1913 and still enjoys huge demand by collectors today.Here's a list of Roosevelt dimes that are worth more than face value, along with their current values:
- All Roosevelt dimes dated 1946 through 1964 — $1.50 and up.
- 1949 — $1.75.
- 1949-D — $1.75.
- 1949-S — $1.75.
- 1950-S — $1.75.
- 1951-S — $1.75.
- 1952-S — $1.75.
- 1955 — $1.75.
If you find circulated 1776-1976 quarters either with no mintmark (those were made in Philadelphia) or the "D" (Denver) mintmark in pocket change, they're worth face value – 25 cents. If you find a 1776-1976 quarter with an "S" (San Francisco) mintmark, it's either a proof specimen or a 40% silver Bicentennial quarter.
The US dime was also changed from 90 percent silver in 1964 to nickel and copper. So, older dimes are worth more than 10 cents. The US nickel is currently made of copper and nickel. The only recent ones of value are the War Nickels (from 1942-1945).
The individual key date coins of the series are the 1939 D Jefferson Nickel, the 1939 S Jefferson Nickel, the 1942 D Jefferson Nickel, and the 1950 D Jefferson Nickel.
Check out these eight coins that are worth a lot more than their intended value.
- 2004 Wisconsin state quarter with extra leaf.
- 2. 1995 double die penny.
- 1942-1945 silver nickel.
- 1943 steel penny.
- Ben Franklin half-dollar.
- 1932-1964 silver quarter.
- 'In God We Rust' 2005 Kansas state quarter.
