Which penny is worth a lot of money?

Which penny is worth a lot of money?

The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all.

Are pennies from the 1960s worth anything?

1960 Penny Facts 1960 pennies are made from a 95% copper composition. They contain approximately 2 cents’ worth of the valuable metal. That means all 1960 pennies are worth at least 2 cents — more or less. While it’s illegal to melt pennies for their copper value, coin hoarders still save old copper pennies anyway.

Are pennies from the 1940’s worth anything?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1940 S Wheat Penny value at an average of 35 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $7.

Which 1982 penny is worth money?

The most valuable 1982 penny is a transitional error caused by the move from 95% copper to 99.2% zinc composition. It’s the 1982-D “small date” Lincoln Memorial cent made from copper.

How much is a 1982 error penny worth?

The average circulated 1982 penny is worth 2 cents or less — so most people don’t think of these old pennies as having much value. If you’re diligent, you might find a 1982-D Small Date copper penny or another valuable error coin like it.

How much is a 1982 small date penny worth?

Copper Alloy Penny Depicted above is the 95% copper composite 1982 Small Date Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny). USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1982 Lincoln Memorial Penny (Copper – Small Date Variety) is Worth $0.55 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

What are pennies before 1982 worth?

So for the past 30 years, pennies have been made with an alloy comprised of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, but pennies minted before 1982 are 95% copper and 5% zinc. The price of copper has more than quadrupled over the past 10 years. So a penny produced before 1982 is worth 2.2 cents based on the metal it contains.

What is the value of a 1983 penny?

$15,000