What year should I look for Lincoln pennies?

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The years you should look for when searching for valuable Lincoln pennies include specific "key dates", rare error coins, and all pennies minted before 1982 for their copper content.

What years of Lincoln pennies are valuable?

Rare Dates and Values

  • 1943 Copper Lincoln Penny: $186,000-$372,000.
  • 1969-S Double Die Lincoln Cent: $41,125-$126,500.
  • 1922 “Plain” Lincoln Cent: $329-$57,500.
  • 1955 Double Die Lincoln Cent: $1,645-$32,400.
  • 1877 Indian Cent: $220-$21,150.
  • 1873 Doubled LIBERTY Indian Cent: $367-$20,125.
  • 1914-D Lincoln Cent: $74-$16,100.

What makes a 1979 penny rare?

In addition to the typical design and minting details, this penny also includes rare errors that make it a standout piece. The missing obverse letters and doubled die reverse aspect add an extra layer of interest to this already impressive coin.

What are the key dates for Lincoln pennies?

Key-Date issues of the Lincoln cent series include the 1909-S V.D.B., the 1909-S, the 1914-D and the 1931-S. Semi-Key Dates, in great demand but not among the scarcest issues, include the "S" mint mark Lincolns of 1910-1915 as well as the 1924-D and 1926-S cents.

Are pennies with the letter D worth anything?

A 1933-D, for example, may be valued at $2.30 or more. A 1931-S could be worth $40 or more. Obviously, some mint years may be worth considerably more than others, while the minting location may also play a role in the value of a penny.

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How to tell if a penny is worth a lot?

How to tell if an old penny is worth money

  1. Check the Year: The minting year can tell much about a penny's value. ...
  2. Inspect for Errors: Errors, like double dies or wrong metal use, can significantly increase a penny's value. ...
  3. Look at the Mint Mark: The Mint Mark shows where a coin was minted.

How much would a 1979 penny be worth today?

The 1979 Lincoln penny with no mint mark is the standard Philadelphia coin with over 6 billion minted that year, so it's a super common and recent coin. See attached. In circulated condition, it is under 10 cents and in high graded mint condition it can sell for a few dollars to up to $10 to $20.

What penny is worth $250000 today?

Depending on their condition, those 1943 Lincoln wheat pennies would be worth, at most, between $100,000 and $250,000, Feigenbaum said.

What 1974 penny is illegal to own?

“Experimental 1974 Lincoln cents struck on bronze-clad steel planchets have the same legal status as the more famous 1974 aluminum cents, the Mint stated Sept. 9: Both are illegal to own and are subject to confiscation.

Should I save old pennies?

Most Lincoln wheat pennies are not super-valuable and are worth just a few cents more than one cent. However, some may escalate into the hundreds of dollars, depending on the condition and when minted. Certain vintages, especially with minting errors, may be worth thousands.

What are the top 20 most valuable pennies?

Top 25 most valuable pennies

  • 1944 Steel Wheat Penny - $408,000.
  • 1943 Copper Wheat Penny - $250,000.
  • 1856 Flying Eagle Penny - $25,000.
  • 1924 S Wheat Penny - $12,000.
  • 1873 Indian Head Penny - $10,000.
  • 1858 Flying Eagle Penny - $10,000.
  • 1857 Flying Eagle Penny - $7,000.
  • 1922 D Wheat Penny - $6,000.

What 1958 penny is worth $1,000,000?

Some pennies worth $1 million. Rare Lincoln Wheat Pennies, minted from 1909-1958, are valued anywhere from thousands to millions of dollars. The Lincoln Wheat Penny was the first U.S. coin to feature a president's image.

Should I clean my Lincoln Wheat pennies?

Because the cleaning process required to restore the original bright and shiny look of the penny are nearly always abrasive, cleaning them rarely improves the grading of a valuable coin and almost always reduces the value.

What penny is worth $1,000,000 today?

The 1909-S VDB Penny

One of the most famous million-dollar pennies is the 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent. The “S” mint mark indicates it was minted in San Francisco, and “VDB” represents the initials of Victor David Brenner, the coin's designer.

Which year should you keep pennies?

While most pennies are only worth their face value, certain rare and historical pennies can be valuable to collectors, such as the 1909-S VDB and the 1943 copper penny, with values ranging from a few dollars to thousands of dollars depending on their rarity and condition.

What does a rare penny look like?

1969-S Lincoln Penny – Doubled Die Obverse

This double die obverse variety has strong doubling on the date, the word “LIBERTY,” and the phrase “IN GOD WE TRUST.” It is believed that less than 100 authentic 1969-S double die obverse cents were produced, and these coins are worth tens of thousands when sold today.

Why is the 1943 penny worth $1,000,000?

This rare 1943 Lincoln cent is only 1 of 15 known in the world. Photograph courtesy of The Money Museum. This rare cent is one of approximately 15 examples found in circulation. Known as error coins, these rare pennies were made using copper instead of zinc, and were never intended to be struck.

Should I clean old pennies?

Polishing and/or cleaning coins can reduce their value. Older coins that show deep age coloration are more desirable than coins whose surfaces have been stripped away by improper polishing or cleaning. If you do polish a coin to remove dirt, use mild soap and water.

What are the key dates for Lincoln Cents?

The Major Four Key Dates

  • 1909-S VDB. The most famous and valuable regular-issue Lincoln cent. ...
  • 1914-D. The scarcest Lincoln cent from the Denver mint in the wheat series. ...
  • 1931-S. Depression-era rarity with extremely low mintage. ...
  • 1909-S. First-year San Francisco issue without the VDB initials.

Which pennies should I look for?

The 10 Most Valuable Lincoln Pennies

  • 1998-P Wide AM: $25.
  • 1995-D Doubled Die: $50.
  • 1970-S Small Date High 7: $60.
  • 1984-P Doubled Die Ear: $250.
  • 1960-D Small D Over Large D: $200-$500.
  • 1983-P Doubled Die Reverse: $400.
  • 1992-D Close AM: $500.
  • 1999-P Wide AM: $540.