Are any Lincoln Memorial pennies valuable?

1969-S: Doubled Die Obverse Variety

This is most probably the Holy Grail of any Lincoln cent Memorial variety. Although extremely rare in any grade, people have found these rare pennies in rolls and in pocket change. An uncirculated coin sold in February of 2012 for over $80,000!

Are there any Lincoln Memorial pennies worth anything?

Most copper pennies in circulated condition will only be worth their copper melt value, which is currently around $0.02 per penny. Most zinc pennies in circulated condition will only be worth their face value of $0.01. Pennies in uncirculated condition can sell for a premium. Proof coins will sell for higher prices.

How much is a 2009 Lincoln Memorial penny worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2009 Lincoln Memorial Penny (Birth and Early Childhood Kentucky Variety) is Worth $0.33 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.

How much is a 1959 Lincoln Memorial penny worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1959 Lincoln Memorial Penny is Worth $0.22 to $0.33 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof coins can be worth $3.30 or more.

What are the key date Lincoln pennies?

The major Lincoln Wheat cent key dates include: 1909-S. 1909-S VDB. 1914-D.
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Here's a glance at the most widely collected, most popular errors and varieties and what they're worth:

1909-S S Over Horizontal S.
1917 Doubled Die.
1922 No D.
1922 Weak D.
1943 Bronze.
1943-D Doubled Mintmark.
1944 Steel.
1955 Doubled Die.

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What is the rarest Lincoln 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's the value of a 1970 s penny?

The 1970 S penny with the small date is worth around $55 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1970 S penny with the large date is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

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.

What is a 1967 penny worth?

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.

What is a 1959 D mule penny?

In 1986, a retired police officer named Leon Baller announced that he bought a 1959-D Lincoln cent with a wheat reverse design. This type of coin is referred to as a "Mule," since all 1959 cents should have a memorial reverse design. Baller claims he purchased the coin for $1,500.

Are there any 2009 pennies worth anything?

The 2009 zinc pennies are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 2009 copper pennies with the satin finish are each worth around $10 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 2009 S copper proof pennies are each worth around $4 in PR 65 condition.

What pennies are collectible?

10 Most Valuable Old Pennies and What They're Worth

1792 Birch Cent - About $2.6 Million. ...
1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny - About $1.7 Million. ...
1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent - About $863,000. ...
1793 Liberty Cap Wreath Cent - About $391,000. ...
1944 Steel Lincoln Penny - About $375,000. ...
1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000.

How much is a 2009-d log cabin penny worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2009-D Lincoln Memorial Penny (Birth and Early Childhood Kentucky Variety) is Worth $0.33 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

What year of Lincoln pennies are worth money?

Mint in 1909. While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the Lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. A 1933-D, for example, may be valued at $2.30 or more. A 1931-S could be worth $40 or more.

What is my 1961 penny worth?

The 1961 penny with no mint mark and the 1961 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.

What is a 1964 d penny worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1964 D Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12.

Are 1968 pennies worth anything?

Most 1968 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 1968 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.25 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade.

How much is 1977 D penny worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1977-D Lincoln Memorial Penny is Worth $0.33 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

How much is a 1962 d penny worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1962-D Lincoln Memorial Penny is Worth $0.17 to $0.33 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

How much are 1985 pennies worth?

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.

What is a 1974 s penny worth?

The 1974 S penny is worth around $0.75 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. There were 2,612,568 proof coins minted.

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.

What year 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.