25 Most Valuable US Cents
- 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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Which cent-years have a value?
Lincoln pennies minted between 1959 and 1982 are typically worth more as they are almost 100% copper rather than an alloy. Improperly prepared dies can produce parts with a double image.
Which annual coins are rare?
1943D Lincoln Bronze Cent Accidents can produce the rarest coins. When the United States switched from bronze alloys to galvanized steel coins in 1943, only a relative handful of bronze coins made it through. It is estimated that fewer than 20 each were issued by the Philadelphia and San Francisco mints.
How much is a 1943 penny worth today?
Value of a 1943 Steel Penny They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulation and up to 50 cents or more when not in circulation.
Which 1940 cent is worth the most?
What is the most valuable penny of 1940? According to the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), a Mint State68 Red-Grade 1940 Lincoln Penny (a near-perfect coin with original shiny copper-colored finishes) sold for $14,950 in 2006.
What are rare pennies to look for?
So before you say save the change, make sure you have one of these precious pennies:
- 1943 Bronze Lincoln. (Image: Heritage Auctions, HA.com) …
- 1969S Doubled The front. …
- 1992 Close AM Reverse. …
- 1972 Double corner front. …
- 1995 Double corner front. …
- 1999 Wide AM rear. …
- 1983 Inverted double matrix.
Are pennies from the 1980s worth anything?
What pennies are worth saving? Every Lincoln cent minted before 1982 (with the exception of the 1943 wheat penny) consisted primarily of a copper composition. They are now worth closer to two cents for the value of the metal.
How many copper coins from 1943 were found?
Almost all pennies in circulation at the time were minted in galvanized steel, as copper and nickel were needed for the Allied war effort. About 40 pennies of copper alloy dating to 1943 are known to survive.
Why is a 1943 penny so valuable?
A possible reason for this is that the copper plates were accidentally left in some machines. While the 1943 steel pennies are worth a few dollars, the rare copper version is worth more. According to one report, the 1943 copper penny can be worth anywhere from $60,000 to $85,000 depending on its condition.
Are pennies from the 1940s worth anything?
CoinTrackers.com estimated the value of 1940 S Wheat Penny to average 35 cents, one in Certified Mint (MS+) condition could be worth $7.
How much is a penny from 1942 worth in 2020?
Value: As a rough estimate of the value of this coin, you can expect this coin to be worth around 35 cents in average condition, while a certified condition (MS+) coin could fetch up to $3 at auction. This price is not referenced to a standard coin grading scale.