What pennies are worth keeping?

So before you say, “Keep the change,” check to see if you have any of these valuable pennies:

1943 Bronze Lincoln. (Image: Heritage Auctions, HA.com)
1969-S Doubled Die Obverse.
1992 Close AM Reverse.
1972 Doubled Die Obverse.
1995 Doubled Die Obverse.
1999 Wide AM Reverse.
1983 Double Die Reverse.

Are any recent pennies valuable?

For most pennies, those minted in recent years are worth, well, a penny. Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Indian Head pennies from 1859 to 1879 are generally worth more than $10. And pennies dated from 1879 to 1909 are worth at least $1.

What coins are still in circulation that are worth money?

8 Valuable Coins in Circulation Today

1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny.
1955 Doubled Die Penny.
1969-S Lincoln Cent with Doubled Die Obverse.
1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime.
1999-P Connecticut Broadstruck Quarter.
2004 Wisconsin State Quarter With Extra Leaf.
2005-P “In God We Rust” Kansas State Quarter.

Are 1943 pennies still in circulation?

Nearly all circulating pennies at that time were struck in zinc–coated steel because copper and nickel were needed for the Allied war effort. Approximately 40 1943 copper–alloy cents are known to remain in existence.

What years to look for on pennies?

Here are 12 more valuable Lincoln pennies that you should definitely check for if you happen upon a very old penny.

1943-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Copper/Bronze.
1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent.
1943-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Bronze/Copper.
1943-P Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Bronze/Copper.

What year of penny is worth the most?

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

What year is a penny worth 1 million dollars?

The million dollar penny: Rare 1943 Lincoln cent bought by owner of the Texas Rangers for a cool $1MILLION.

How much is a 1943 d silver penny worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1943 D Steel Wheat Penny value at an average of 45 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12.

What year is the rarest penny?

Which year pennies are worth money?

Most wheat pennies are worth no more than five cents, but pennies from certain years are worth much more. Mint condition pennies from 1909, 1914, 1931, 1941, 1946, 1951, 1952, 1955, 1956, and 1958 are worth anywhere from $2 to over $1,200.

What is the most expensive Penny ever sold?

The most expensive penny that has ever been sold at auction is a 1943-D Lincoln penny that had been struck on a bronze planchet. The penny was in uncirculated condition. It was sold in a private sale in September of 2010 and it went for an unbelievable price of $1,700,000 through Legend Numismatics .

What are rare pennies worth?

When you get to the world’s rarest and most coveted pennies in the world, values are well over $100,000 and up to almost $2 million. Rarity is a significant factor in determining a penny’s value. Nov 15 2019

Can you still find dollar coins in circulation?

Dollar coins have had circulation problems since the U.S. Mint started making them in 1794. In the 1970s, Americans had good excuses not to use the dollar coin. Eisenhower dollars (1971-1978) were large and heavy – like the old silver dollars of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Susan B. Anthony Dollar Troubles