Are there any valuable Lincoln Memorial pennies?

The following Lincoln Memorial pennies in any condition, are worth considerable more than common ones: 1970-S Small Date. 1972 Doubled Die. 1995 Doubled Die.

What year Lincoln Memorial pennies are worth money?

1969-S: Doubled Die Obverse Variety This is most probably the Holy Grail of any Lincoln cent Memorial variety. Although extremely rare in any grade, people have found these rare pennies in rolls and in pocket change. An uncirculated coin sold in February of 2012 for over $80,000!

How much are Lincoln Memorial pennies worth?

Most copper pennies in circulated condition will only be worth their copper melt value, which is currently around $0.02 per penny. Most zinc pennies in circulated condition will only be worth their face value of $0.01. Pennies in uncirculated condition can sell for a premium. Proof coins will sell for higher prices.

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.

What is a Lincoln Memorial reverse penny?

The “Lincoln Memorial” penny design was introduced in 1959. The reverse image of the Lincoln Memorial was selected to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. It replaced the Wheat Ears design that appeared on the reverse of the 1909 Lincoln cent.

How valuable is a 1967 penny?

While worn 1967 pennies are worth around 2 cents each, uncirculated pieces (those never used as money) are worth closer to 10 to 20 cents apiece. The most valuable 1967 penny was graded MS67RD by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and sold for $4,945 in a 2008 auction!

What is the rarest Penny year?

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’s the value of a 1970 s penny?

The 1970 S penny with the small date is worth around $55 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1970 S penny with the large date is worth around $0.50 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

Are there any rare Lincoln Memorial pennies worth anything?

There is quite a wide variety of rare Lincoln Memorial pennies out there worth a chunk of change. Be sure you carefully check that the dates and mintmarks match for these rare coins. For example, the 1982-D bronze small date penny is a rare and valuable transitional rarity. But it’s not just ANY 1982 penny you need to be looking for.

Are Lincoln pennies still in circulation today?

In 2009, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth, four different reverse designs were featured. Finally, in 2010 the reverse was changed to feature a representation of the Union Shield in the center of the coin. Although these pennies are still found in circulation today, there are a few of them that are worth a “pretty penny.”

What are the most valuable wheat pennies?

Note: There is some overlap in the tables, for example, the 1943-S Copper Lincoln Wheat Penny is in both the “Most Valuable Lincoln Cents” and the “Most Valuable Wheat Pennies” tables. These pennies are unique because they are the only ones in the wheat penny collection that are made of steel.

Are there any pennies worth more than a penny?

This is not to say there are no Lincoln Memorial pennies worth more than a penny — or 2 or 10 pennies. Keep an eye out for error pennies There are many, but doubled-dies are among the most valuable.