Most Valuable Pennies: A List Of 43 U.S. Pennies Worth Holding Onto! (2024)

FAQs

What makes a 1964 D penny rare? ›

The 1964-D penny is relatively common in circulated grades until MS64. In MS65, they become harder to find. In MS66 condition, they become rare, with maybe less than 1,000 available. The ones minted at Denver Mint were the only ones that had a mint mark that year.

1913-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS - Sold For: $6,300.00

The 1913-D Wheat Penny is most often encountered in varying shades of lighter red and brown when in Mint State examples. When searching for your 1913-D Wheat Penny, cherrypicking is advised to ensure a sharp strike and attractive surfaces.

However, one exception is the 1999 “Wide AM” penny. In this case, the “AM” in “AMERICA” on the reverse side of the penny is spaced wider than usual. These pennies are relatively rare, and while they won't fetch thousands, they can still be worth up to $5 in uncirculated condition.

The 1982 no mintmark 3.11 gm in both large and small sizes are common. So is the 1982 D 3.11 gm large size date. All three of these are worth roughly the same amount, about 1 cent unless they are in VERY high grade.

This is what's known as a “doubled die reverse” coin. It's when the stamping machine hits the coin at a slightly different spot. These coins are almost always worth more than regular coins, so anytime you see a 'double die' effect on a coin, take a closer look.

The special finish for the 1964 SMS Lincoln cents is characterized by a nice, smooth, satin-like finish. The fields are usually well struck, very clean and tend to come without any major nicks or scratches. The edges for most 1964 SMS coins also tend to be square and sharp.

Most 1963-D Lincoln cents are found with nicks, specks, spots and scratches. They are also very weakly struck and are very dull and lack luster in their appearance. A few coins can be found with some decent luster but more than likely, the coin will be plagued by one of the other aforementioned defects.

In lower grades, they are worthless, just like the No Mint Mark variety. They have some value in some mint states, starting with MS 65; the 1977 D Lincoln penny in MS 65 can be worth around $ 1$ to $ 2$. In MS 66, they can fetch up to $40. The 1977 D Lincoln penny in MS 67 can reel up to $150.

Some 1989-D copper pennies are worth $3,000! And there are some other 1989 pennies worth more than face value as well.

Most steel pennies are worth between 20 cents and 20 dollars. However, the value of 1943 penny error coins, such as the 1943-D variety with a doubled mintmark, can escalate to several hundred dollars.

What penny is worth $5 000? ›

There's A 1936 Wheat Penny Worth $5,000!

The 1999 Wide AM cents can be found in mint state grades and higher with some searching. However, examples in mint sate grades will cost several hundred dollars. In grades of MS66 and higher they usually command about $1,000.

The 1998 is the second scarcest of the three. These coins tend to bring about $10 in the lowest condition and up to thousands of dollars in really high mint state grades. Over 100,000 examples for this variety probably exist since there have been multiple dies recognized as striking these coins.

Some of the most valuable pennies include the 1943 copper Lincoln cent, 1955 double die Lincoln cent, 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent, and the 1873 Indian Head penny with a doubled "LIBERTY". How can I tell if my penny is valuable? Check for key dates, mint marks, and errors. Research its history for rarity and demand.

Uncirculated or “mint condition” 1964 Pennies are worth around $1 to $2, while circulated examples are worth around $0.01 or less. A single 1964 D penny can fetch more than $10,000 at auction. According to PCGS, a coin classified as MS68 SMS is worth a staggering $27,500.

For the 1982-S, look for one that weighs 2.5 grams, as all currently known weigh 3.11 grams struck in the traditional solid copper alloy with a Large Date. Look for a 1983-S that weighs 3.11 grams in the sold copper alloy, as all should have been struck on the 2.5 gram copper-plated zinc planchets.