Although many factors determine the exact value of a coin, you can quickly determine the value of your penny by knowing its type, date, mintmark, and grade. Additionally, the value of a particular coin can vary between markets and coin dealers.
What year on a penny is worth money?
Lincoln pennies that were minted between 1959 and 1982 tend to be worth more since they are almost 100 percent copper, rather than an alloy. Improperly prepared dies can result in coins with a "double" image.Apr 2, 2021
What should I look for in a penny?
- 1914-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny.
- 1936 Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Doubled-Die Obverse.
- 1909-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: VDB.
- 1943-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Boldly Doubled Mint Mark.
How do you know if a penny is valuable?
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What Lincoln pennies are worth money?
- 1972 Lincoln Memorial cent - $325. The Lincoln cent has the doubling of letter "In God We Trust"
- 1955 Lincoln Wheat cent- $1,801. Another Lincoln has the words “In God We Trust" and "Liberty" doubled.
- 1969 Lincoln D Penny - $2,010.
- 1856 Flying Eagle cent $11,128.
- 1877 Indian cent - $3,300.
- 1799 Draped Bust cent $6,653.