What years of pennies are valuable?

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.

Is there a 2021 penny?

Most 2021 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. The 2021 penny with no mint mark and the 2021 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 2021 S proof penny is worth around $5 in PR 65 condition.

What United States pennies are worth money?

Here’s a rundown of 10 of the most valuable pennies made since 1900:

1. 1909-S Indian Cent. Image: USA CoinBook.
2. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent. 1909-S “VDB” Lincoln Wheat cent.
3. 1914-D Lincoln Cent.
4. 1922 Plain Lincoln Cent.
5. 1931-S Lincoln Cent.
6. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent.
7. 1944 Steel Lincoln Cent.
8. 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent.

What is pennies called in America?

The U.S. Mint’s official name for the coin is “cent” and the U.S. Treasury’s official name is “one cent piece”. The colloquial term penny derives from the British coin of the same name, which occupies a similar place in the British system.

How much is a 1943 penny worth today?

Value of a 1943 Steel Penny They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.

How much is a 1995 penny worth?

The 1995 penny with no mint mark and the 1995 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1995 S proof penny is worth around $9 in PR 65 condition.

What’s the oldest penny ever?

1909 V.D.B. Lincoln Penny (1 Cent). This is the oldest Lincoln Cent in the world. It is also called a wheat penny because the obverse side has wheat stalks.

Is a 1964 penny worth anything?

The 1964 penny with no mint mark and the 1964 D penny are each worth around $0.15 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $0.30 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 the most expensive penny?

25 Most Valuable US Pennies

• 1.) 1944 Steel Wheat Penny – Worth $110,334.
• 2.) 1943 Copper Wheat Penny – Worth $85,782.
• 3.) 1856 Flying Eagle Penny – Worth $25,000.
• 4.) 1873 Indian Head Penny – Worth $10,000.
• 5.) 1858 Flying Eagle Penny – Worth $10,000.
• 6.) 1857 Flying Eagle Penny – Worth $7,000.
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What year is a penny worth 1 million dollars?

1943
In September 2012, Legend Numismatics of Lincroft, New Jersey has announced that collector Bob R. Simpson, co-chairman of the Texas Rangers baseball club, paid $1 million for the finest known 1943-S Lincoln Wheat cent on a bronze planchet.