7 Rare Wheat Pennies Worth Collecting & What They’re Worth

Among the most popular U.S. coins are Lincoln wheat pennies. Millions collect them, and they have been highly popular with coin collectors of all ages and incomes for decades.

But which are the rarest wheat pennies? And what are the low-ball pricing figures and values for these rare Lincoln wheat cents?

Let’s examine these 7 rare wheat pennies closer.

1909 S V.D.B. Wheat Penny

The 1909 S VDB is one of the most popular rare coins from the modern era. Only 484,000 of these coins were struck. The 1909 S (San Francisco) V.D.B. (initials of the designer) wheat penny easily commands $750 even in the lowest of collector grades. Those VDB initials stand for Victor David Brenner and they are found on the reverse, centered below the wheat stalks.

1909 S Wheat Penny

This is another 1909 San Francisco issue that is considered quite scarce. Collector demand is quite high for the 1909 S wheat penny, which can bring in at least $100. With a mintage of 1,825,000, the 1909 S is a very scarce coin with many people clamoring to get a hold of one.

1914 D Wheat Penny

The 1914D Lincoln cent is one of those penny rarities which just keeps getting more expensive with time. With a little more than a million ever struck, the 1914-D usually commands over $200 in the lowest grades.

1922 “Plain” Wheat Penny

What happens when a mintmark is supposed to be stamped on a coin but never gets there? You have, in most cases, a popular rarity. That’s what happened when a small number of the 7,160,000 Lincoln wheat pennies the Denver mint produced in 1922 never received a “D” under the date on their cents thanks to a problem with the die. Examples of the 1922-D wheat penny with no trace of the “D” evident can fetch over $400 in the lowest grades. Beware, however, of regular 1922-D cents which have had their “D” mintmarks worn off by unscrupulous types.

1931 S Wheat Penny

1931 was a lean year for Lincoln penny production in San Francisco. The San Francisco mint struck only 866,000 Lincoln pennies that year, creating what many collectors would later regard a very important and eventually pricey “key” Lincoln cent. 1931 S Lincoln pennies currently sell for at least $100 in the lowest collector grades.

1943 Bronze Wheat Penny

In 1943, the U.S. Mint struck pennies out of steel to help ration copper for militay purposes. However, a few 1943 Lincoln pennies wound up being struck in bronze, and these rare mistakes are worth a pretty penny indeed. In fact, some 1943 bronze cents have been sold at auction for over $100,000. Keep in mind that while the 1943 bronze Lincoln penny is very popular, it is virtually never considered as necessary for completing a Lincoln cent collection.

By the way, the 1943 steel Lincln penny is not at all a rare — or even scarce — coin. However, it is a special one-year issue, which demands its own bit of popularity for being a distinctive-looking coin that everyone needs to complete their Lincoln cent collections and everyone wants because of the unique nature of the coin.

1955 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny

Though an error coin (like the 1922 “plain” cent) the 1955 Doubled-Die obverse cent is nevertheless one of the most popular “rare” Lincoln pennies which, in some people’s minds, must be had in order to complete a collection of Lincoln wheat cents. There were well more than 330,000,000 Lincoln pennies struck at the Philadelphia mint in 1955, but only a tiny fraction of these received the significant doubling of the obverse design which warranted the attention and popularity the coin has since received. The 1955 doubled die obverse starts selling at around $1,000 in the lowest grades.

Far more common is the “Poor Man’s” 1955 doubled-die cent. While plentiful, they don’t have the dramatic raised doubling seen on the 1955 doubled dies which everyone is always talking about.

For More Information

To get an idea as to current value for the Lincoln wheat cents mentioned in this article, visit the PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) Lincoln cent pricing chart.

To find out more on mintage figures (as well as tons of other information about U.S. coins), purchase the current edition of “A Guide Book of United States Coins,” printed by Whitman Publications and edited by R.S. Yeoman and Kenneth Bressett.

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Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

My love for coins and numismatics began when I was 11 years old. I primarily collect and study U.S. coins produced during the 20th century. I've also been studying meteorology and watching weather patterns for years. I enjoy sharing little-known facts and fun stuff about coins, weather, travel, health, and living green with others.

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Anonymous

I found a Lincoln penny with a star above the date. Is this a rare coin???
- Anonymous
  
  Hi Laquenda,
  
  It sounds like somebody etched or stamped that star on themselves. Your coin, unfortunately, is now considered altered. While it might now be considered a novelty coin, it unfortunately doesn’t make the coin rare and it now is worth just face value to most coin collectors.
Anonymous

I was just wondering what would you pay for the 1943 bronze wheat penny
Anonymous

has anyone heard of a lincoln penny where the head is double struck? I have seen where the date 1955 has been double struck, but can’t find info where the head has been.
- Anonymous
  
  Lbutler,
  
  Perhaps the Lincoln cent you are referring to is the 1984 doubled ear Lincoln cent. There’s a photo of one here: http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-5707.html
  
  The 1984 doubled die Lincoln cent is worth around $200 to $300.
  
  If this is not the coin you were thinking of, please let me know and we’ll see if we can figure out the piece in question!
  - Anonymous
    
    Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me. The coin listed below is not the one. Its not his ear, but the outline of his face features is the part double stamped.
    
    Once again, thank you so much.
    - Anonymous
      
      L,
      
      I wish I could help you on that — I’m not aware of any particular doubled die where the head is so evidently double struck on the Lincoln cent.
      
      It might be some type of extreme machine doubling piece (typical pieces are not usually worth much more — if anything — over usual collector value for the coin) or it may even be some type of novelty piece. However, without seeing the coin, I am unable to provide much more info on it.
      
      I do wish you all the best in finding out more about what you have!
Johnny

I have various coins and currency. I have a penny collection ranging from 1909-2009 missing only 16 dates. Happy to know if anyone would like to sell early year wheat pennies to complete my collection. Thanks
- Anonymous
  
  Good luck, Johnny! Lincoln cents are one of my all-time favorite coins. If you have no luck with anybody responding to your post here, be sure to check out a coin dealer’s inventory. Here is some advice if you’re new to buying coins online or through eBay: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/07/buy_coins_on_ebay.php
- ty
  
  what yr are you looking for and what is your offer
- Ryan Wiemer
  
  what dates looking for johnny
Judy

What about a 1909 penny without any mint mark? I looked for the VDB on the back but do not see that either. Thank you
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Judy –
  
  A 1909 penny without a mintmark is a Philadelphia 1909 cent. These are the most common of the 4 different 1909 Lincoln cents. Still, a decent example without any damage or signs of cleaning is worth easily $1 to $2.
Angela R. Mccloud

What is the value of a 1945 and a 1950 bronze wheat penny? Thank you.
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Angela –
  
  Each of your pennies is worth 2 to 5 cents assuming they are in worn grades.
Angela R. Mccloud

My 1945 and 1950 bronze wheat pennies also don’t have a mint mark on it.
Dwhanscom

Hi, my name is Dave. I just started getting into collecting coins again with my wife, well I came across 10 1957 D wheat pennies that have a blob of copper in the lower loop of the B in Liberty obverse. Ive looked in books to see if this is an error coin and online and found nothing. Every blob looks the same so it looks like a die error. If anyone can help me with this, you can email me at, dwhanscom@comcast.net Thanks all… hopfully I have a rare error coin here.
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Dave –
  
  First off, welcome back to coin collecting! So glad you’re collecting coins again and enjoying this great hobby!
  
  Now, as for the 1957-D with the blob, it sounds like you have a filled-die error. Though an error, it’s a fairly common one and doesn’t really carry much — if any — additional value over normal Lincoln cents, unless it has been recognized by Lincoln cent aficionados as being a particularly popular or rare filled-die error, and there’s no such record of that being the case with that coin now.
  
  However, it never hurts to hang onto it should it become something of value down the road.
  - Dwhanscom
    
    Thanks josh, yea I just looked through the rest of my wheats, and it does sound like what you say is true, I found about 20 of them just in my 1957d pile and found nothing online about them. I will take your advise and hang onto them. ill try and get a picture on here of what they look like. Thanks again.
  - Dwhanscom
    
    One more question if you dont mind. How do you tell the differance between bronze, copper, zinc, ect… pennies?
    dwhanscom@comcast.net
    - Anonymous
      
      Absolutely, Dave — There are a few key things to look for when determining a copper versus zinc versus steel cent:
      
      *Typical copper cents weigh 3.11 grams
      *Copper-coated zinc cents weigh 2.5 grams
      *Steel cents weigh 2.7 grams
      *Traditional copper cents have a deep orange color when uncirculated
      *Copper-coated zinc cents have a light, whitish orange look when uncirculated
      
      Hope this helps!
Gadget1961

hi i was woundering if anyone has heard of a 1909-s penny double strucked , its off centered and it looks as though it was struck twice and it was not pulled out of the die intime , and them struck a gain, it like 2 pennys in one
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_72LXZW3CNKKKE36XP2VP3FLHHA juliette

I have a bronze or steel 1943 wheat penny for sale.
Klupton

Can anyone tell me about a 1957 S wheat penny? Would appreciate a post! : )
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Klupton –
  
  Are you sure it isn’t a globby ‘D’ mintmark? Because there are no ‘S’ mintmark pennies from 1957, it has to be some type of altered coin.
  - Klupton
    
    It’s different I will agree. Very clear S. I will try to send you a pic of it. Thank you for replying.
    - Anonymous
      
      Hi, Klupton — I had never heard of a 1957-S Lincoln cent of any type, so I double checked a number of reputable references on this to be sure, and I can find absolutely no documentation of there having been a 1957-S Lincoln cent, so that’s why I’ve concluded even without seeing a photo that this has to be some type of altered piece that was done for novelty affect.
      
      There are many very altered coins with added (or removed) mint marks, which is why it’s quite risky to buy rare coins that aren’t graded and encapsulated by grading companies — many coins which are rare because of the presence, or lack of, a mintmark have been altered.
      
      The key is knowing all the little nuances (what numismatists call ‘diagnostics’) are of each and every coin so you can tell if a coin is purely authentic or has been tooled and altered.
      - Eradikator
        
        I have a 1957-S Wheatie — don’t know if it’s altered or not. I took it to Medlar’s in San Antonio, Texas, and they said it was likely altered, but they said even so, it did not appear to be. Who knows?
jean

can anyone tell me how much a 1955 wheat penny is worth?
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Jean –
  
  A typical 1955 Lincoln wheat cent is worth about cents. However, if there is doubling on your 1955 wheat penny (seen in the date and lettering), it could be worth $1,000 or more. There’s a photo of the 1955 doubled die penny in this article above.
Harris12345

how much is a 1913 s and 1953 D pennies worth ?
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Harris –
  
  Your 1913-S Lincoln cent is worth $7 to $10 or more. The 1953-D, however, is worth 3 to 5 cents.
Markstuddard

I have a 1955 wheat penny that looks like a 1995. Could this be a misstrike or does anyone know anything about this dated penny?
- Anonymous
  
  Thanks for the question, Mark –
  
  I would need to see the coin to really give an educated suggestion as to what’s going on. My thinking without seeing the coin is that perhaps some type of grease or other matter got into the die right around the area of the date and affected the appearance of the third numeral.
  - Markstuddard
    
    joshua i have pictures of the 1955 wheat penny but don,t know how to put them on here or get them to you?
    - Anonymous
      
      OK Mark, you have 2 options for getting the photo to us:
      
      1. If the photo(s) of your coin appears online, go ahead and just post the URL of the webpage where it’s published. You can also post the URL for the photo itself right here on the comments page for The Fun Times Guide to Coins
      
      2. An easier way for us to see your photo is for you to viisit our Fun Coins page on Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/TheFunTimesGuideToCoins . ‘Like’ the Fun Coins page and then ‘attach’ your photos to a wall post there.
      - Markstuddard
        
        Joshua I put the photos of the 1955 penny on the Fun Times Guide To Coins and addressed it to you.Thank you, Mark
      - Anonymous
        
        Thanks, Mark! Please see my comments on your coin at The Fun Times Guide to Coins: http://www.facebook.com/#!/TheFunTimesGuideToCoins?ref=ts
      - Markstuddard
        
        joshua. i would like for you to take a guess & tell me what the 1955 wheat penny is worth. and i have got over 86,000 wheat pennies in antique jars,(bought at auction) that have not been went through since the 70,s. I would like to sell them. could you tell me the best way to sell.or someone that would like to buy them. thanks mark.
      - Anonymous
        
        Wow, Mark — 86,000 wheat pennies! Well, I have 2 options for you about selling those, but first, as for that 1955 Lincoln cent, it depends if it’s a doubled die variety or not… A regular 1955 Lincoln cent is worth 2 to 3 cents. However, if there is doubling in the date and the lettering on the heads side of the coin (and it’s authentic) it could be worth $900 to $1,000 and up. Now, as for selling those 86,000 wheat cents. One common option for unloading tons of old wheat pennies is to sell them, without regard to date, in bags of 5,000 coins ($50 face value). Most dealers buy such lots for somewhere between $100 and $125 each. While this is, by far, the quickest method for selling coins, you might lose out on the value of any rare or semi-key dates that could be in all those coins.And that, therefore, introduces my second option: take your time and actually SEARCH each one of those Lincoln cents. This could take you a period of several hours to do, but if you find any special coins, you can sell those individually and then sell the common pieces in bulk lots (either rolls of 50 or bags of 5,000). I’d be happy to give you a heads up on the coins to look for. Just check out these links below:7 Rare Lincoln Cents: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/07/rare_…Semi-Key Lincoln Cents: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/linco…Please check back if you have any more questions!
Colbymdonovan

i have a 1904 indian head penny that looks like it could have been stricken as an 1804. knowing they did not make these in 1804 what would something like this be worth?
- Anonymous
  
  Hmm, Colby…
  
  Without seeing the coin I can’t say exactly what’s going on, but I can say that there is no noted overstrike varieties or errors I have ever seen involving the ’9′ looking like an ’8.’
  
  Is your coin porous? Maybe the metal has been damaged in the area and is making what appears to be a closed loop between the bottom and upper middle parts of the ’9,’ though that’s purely a guess…
Betteryet1949

I have a penny that is not the same color as a regular penny,it has a gold tone look and I have never seen one quite like it before.I have showed it to a lot of people and got a lot of HMM’S and WOW’S.The coin was minted in 1982.
Have any idea what metal could have been used to make it gold toned?
Bill
Trevclay

Hey 16 and im kinda new to this stuff and i have a 1914D penny i think its kinda messed up on tha date part and i was wondering if a wheat penny has to have tha wheat stuff on tha back for it to be a wheat penny??
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Trev –Yes, a ‘wheat’ penny has to have the wheat stalks on the back for it to be a wheat penny; you’ll find a lot of coin collectors have different names for these coins — ‘wheaties,’ ‘wheat ear pennies/cents,’ wheat cents/pennies,’ etc. But, in every case, these terms all apply to U.S. cents made from 1909 to 1958 (except for 1909 Indian cents).As for your 1914-D cent, that’s q pretty rare penny worth at least $150. You did say, however, that yours looks ‘messed up on the date part.’ This concerns me because many (very common) 1944-D cents have been altered to look like 1914-D pennies. If there appears to be an unusually wide gap between the ’9′ and the second ’1′ in the date, you may have one of these altered pennies.There are ways to alter other coins to make a penny look like a 1914-D, including adding a ‘D’ mint mark to the common 1914 (no mintmark) cent.I hope this helps you. Please feel free to ask further questions if you need more assistance!
  - Wudadollfall
    
    Hi, my name is Stephanie. I am 16 and recently recieve a 1935 1 cent US wheet penny with my change. It is in good condition for its year, not shiny but very clean. How much would it be worth?
    - Anonymous
      
      Hi Stephanie,
      
      A typical circulated but nice-looking 1935 penny is worth around 10 to 25 cents. While that doesn’t sound like a whole lot for a coin that’s 75 years old, still hang onto it. Its value may increase in the future and it’s getting pretty difficult to find nice old wheat cents in circulation these days.
      
      Thanks for your question!
Angela Mccloud

How much is a 1945 wheat penny with two I’s in LIBERTY and no mintmark? LIBERTY on my 1945 penny reads like this: IIBERTY. Angela Mccloud.
Mary LeBlanc

Mary LeBlanc
I save my dimes for my grandson. As I was looking through my change and collecting my dimes I found a penny with the same silver or zinc color as a dime.
The date is 1998 D. Is this an error or has the penny been altered.
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Mary –
  
  There are two possible explanations for that:
  
  1.) It’s an error. Pennies made since 1982 have a zinc core coated in copper. However, sometimes the copper coating isn’t placed on pennies in error. These can be worth $50 and up.
  
  2.) It’s altered. A common experiment done by school kids is to strip the coin of its copper using chemicals. This process removes all collector value from the coin.
  
  What should you do? Because it’s pretty hard to tell what happened to your coin without seeing it in hand (even a photo wouldn’t necessarily help in this case), your best option will be seeking the aid of a coin dealer who can examine the coin under a high-powered magnifying glass to check the coin.
  
  Using the Professional Numismatists Guild site is one of the best ways to look for a reputable coin dealer near you; here’s the link: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php
- Parshooter2
  
  Joshua also left out that it could have been struck on a dime blank also a rare error
  - Anonymous
    
    Thanks for chiming in, Parshooter. Yes, I did neglect to mention the dime possibility and I appreciate your contributing that point to the discussion; perhaps I didn’t notice any mention by the reader of the penny being smaller than average but, definitely, you’re exactly right. Any penny that looks ‘silver’ in color may have been struck on a dime planchet in error, thus resulting in a fairly valuable piece.
    
    Thanks for reading and sharing your insight!
- Jake
  
  ayy thats really Rare keep that penny! i think it would fetch at least a couple grand in a collectors eye
- Jake
  
  ayy thats really Rare keep that penny! i think it would fetch at least a couple grand in a collectors eye
- http://www.facebook.com/jayalavillarreal Javier Ayala Ayala Villarreal
  
  cents sometimes make silver or copper, by an electrolysis system
  
  and make any date
raymond bartholomew

1955 penny too much copper on fore head, all the way too the eye brows
Lespaulguitarman

ive got a 1928 dime what is it worth
- Liz
  
  Are you sure its dime and not a steel penny?
- Liz
  
  Are you sure its dime and not a steel penny?
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Lespaul –
  
  A 1928 dime is worth around $2 to $3 in typical grades. Steel cents were made in 1943, though some were mistakenly dated 1944.
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Lespaul –
  
  A 1928 dime is worth around $2 to $3 in typical grades. Steel cents were made in 1943, though some were mistakenly dated 1944.
Kay

I have a 1943 wheat penny with no mint mark that appears to be silver. What would it’s worth be?
- Anonymous
  
  Hi Kay,
  
  Your zinc-coated steel 1943 wheat penny us worth between 10 cents and $1, depending on its overall condition.
- Anonymous
  
  Hi Kay,
  
  Your zinc-coated steel 1943 wheat penny us worth between 10 cents and $1, depending on its overall condition.
Kay

I have a 1943 wheat penny with no mint mark that appears to be silver. What would it’s worth be?
Cortada52

I have two wheat pennys tha no one appear to know abbout. One nickel from 1956,bigger than normal”.the other very small and”blear
‘of copper. any help?Carlos
Cortada52

I have two wheat pennys tha no one appear to know abbout. One nickel from 1956,bigger than normal”.the other very small and”blear
‘of copper. any help?Carlos
- Anonymous
  
  Hi Carlos,
  
  If you’d like to post a photo of your coins on The Fun Times Guide to Coins Facebook wall, we’d be happy to take a look and see exactly what you have!
  
  Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/TheFunTimesGuideToCoins
- Anonymous
  
  Hi Carlos,
  
  If you’d like to post a photo of your coins on The Fun Times Guide to Coins Facebook wall, we’d be happy to take a look and see exactly what you have!
  
  Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/TheFunTimesGuideToCoins
  - dylan
    
    hey i have a 1955 wheat penny wear would i cash it in at
    - Anonymous
      
      Hi, Dylan –
      
      You’d want to check out the local coin dealer. Before you make the trip though, unless the date and lettering on the heads side of your coin is doubled (which makes it worth around $1,000), your coin is worth around 3 cents if the strike looks normal (no doubling).
Renee D Kelly

Hi, Joshua–
My name is Dawn and I have a 1926 wheat penny. It has been sliced on the side of it where liberty is and on the first letter of the word In, now the slice didnt cut any of the letters out and its a clean slice is my wheat penny worth anythang and what caused this?
Renee D Kelly

Hi, Joshua–
My name is Dawn and I have a 1926 wheat penny. It has been sliced on the side of it where liberty is and on the first letter of the word In, now the slice didnt cut any of the letters out and its a clean slice is my wheat penny worth anythang and what caused this?
Hamadeali

i have a 1909,1909vdb,and 1909s.all in good condition. worth anythin?
- Anonymous
  
  Yes, Hamadeali — each of your 1909 pennies is worth much MUCH more than face value.
  
  *Your 1909 penny is worth around $3.
  *The 1909 VDB has a value of around $10
  *And your 1909-S Lincoln cent has a value in the grade of Good of right around $100.
Coppr22

i found a 1958 d double [reverse]
{e pluribus unum} any value on this?
Rwag

Wow Joshua! Thank you so much for the info… it’s so nice to get clear answers like you’ve done here.
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Rwag –
  
  Thank you so much for your feedback!
Tracye

I have a 1909 wheat penny with VDB on it. What’s it worth & how do I sell it?
- Anonymous
  
  Tracye,
  
  You could sell it to a local coin dealer or on eBay an expect to get around $8 to $10 for it.
- Forrest Ferguson
  
  A 1909 vdb in vg condition is worth approx. $10.00, U can sell on E-Bay, If it had a S on the front it would of been worth $700.00 to $3,000.
Gclary

i have one 1914 wheat back penny plain good condition.i have one 1955-D wheat back in good condition.i also have one 1936 quarter in fair condition.i would like to sell. call 850-652 3015 if interested.yhanks
Forrest Ferguson

I Found in a old wheat Album a 1909 vdb Double Die Overse in MS Condition, anyone have an Idea what the coin is worth? tks
Brandon

Hello Joshua. I am still trying to figure out what “obverse” means. I have a bunch of coins (not a collector, just picked up shiny things from youth) and one of these coins is a 1955 wheat penny…I researched it and just can’t figure out what it means. I have many others as well but have eliminated there being any value to them.

I’m currently researching a 1952 with an S. I have a few from 1925 to 1958 but after actually looking into coins for the first time I had no idea how much is entailed…lol..a lot.

Well, thanks. Any input is appreciated.
- Anonymous
  
  Brandon,
  
  The “obverse” is also called the “heads side” by many people. You’ll probably come across the term “reverse,” too — that’s the “tail’s side.”
  
  A 1952-S wheat cent is worth around 3 to 5 cents, as are most Lincoln wheat cents from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.
  
  Please feel free to ask us any other questions you have!
Lerae

I have some old Wheat Pennies, can seem to find out any thing about them…. I have a 1902 India head, a 1919, and a 1920.
- Anonymous
  
  Lerae,
  
  The most valuable of those pennies is the 1902 Indian Head cent, worth around $2 to $5 in typical, undamaged worn grades.
  
  The 1919 and 1920 pennies are each worth around 15 cents.
Ryan

Hi! I’m currently doing a small research project. Basically I have to find something of value and infer how much it will cost within 200 years. I understand that this would be an extremely rough estimate, but I was wondering if you could guess how much a 1909 S wheat penny would be worth in around 200 years? This area of coins and pennies are definitely not in my expertise, and I was wondering if there is really any way to determine this value within a couple hundred years at all. Any help would be appreciated!
- Anonymous
  
  Great project, Ryan!
  
  It’s really pretty difficult to determine with any accuracy whatsoever how much the 1909 S penny (did you mean the expensive one — with VDB on the reverse?) will be worth in 200 years. Most in the field shy away from speculating on values because the coin market is really volatile.
  
  However, here are some factors to consider….
  
  *There are millions of people who collect Lincoln pennies today, and there are probably 50,000 or more 1909-S VDB pennies existing in collectible condition, yet the coin is worth at least $1,000 even in low collectible grades.
  
  *Project potential demand for the 1909-S VDB penny in 200 years; demand versus supply is going to ultimately dictate how much the coin will be worth in two centuries.
  
  *Perhaps something to consider is how many people will even be collecting coins in 200 years. Hopefully, the hobby continues to grow, but as coin usage shrinks, so might coin collecting.
  
  While there’s absolutely no way to accurately determine what the value of the coin will be in 200 years, you could still make a pretty intelligent guesstimate based on:
  
  *An average rate of inflation
  *Population projections for 200 years from now
  *Assuming the coin will still have the appeal among coin collectors that it has today
  *Accounting for the inevitable loss of existing pieces in the decades to come
  
  Have fun with this project!!!!
  
  Good luck
Firefighter8125

hi this is Bryan what is the 1969s penny worth
- Anonymous
  
  Firefighter,
  
  A regular 1969-S Lincoln cent that’s worn is worth only face value. If it’s a proof 1969-S penny (really shiny with mirror-like surfaces) it’s worth around $1 to $2.
  
  The rare 1969-S double die is a rare piece worth $50,000 or more; you’ll know you have a 1969-S double die cent because the date and lettering on the obverse (head’s side) look like they have ghost images. Here’s some more info on that coin and other valuable Lincoln Memorial cents: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/lincoln_penny.php
Tom

i have a 1982 penny that is around 1/ 16 in dia larger than the rest . dors it have any value?
Liz_nowell

what is the two centuries of indian pennies worth? it was designed by james b longacre and was in circulation from 1859 through 1909
- Anonymous
  
  Liz,
  
  Let’s say a collection of Indian Head pennies consisted of one coin of each date without errors or special varieties, and each coin were in typical, circulated grades. Such a collection would be worth around $1,800 to $2,300.
Sheenapiane

what is the value of us 1 cent lincoln penny 1951?
- Anonymous
  
  Sheen,
  
  A typical 1951 Lincoln cent with an average amount of wear is worth 3 to 5 cents.
Anonymous

il try this again i have a wheat penny i found it has the date of 1976 on it i think that this penny is rare could u help me out with this have u ever heard of a penny like this and whats it worth thanks
- Anonymous
  
  Fnix,
  
  It sounds like you have a novelty coin, because no such coin was ever struck by the United States Mint. Somebody interested in such curiosities may spend a couple dollars to purchase it.
Ginabug2662

I have a wheat penny dates 1898 how much is it worth I also have one 1909 and a few more not sure of dates but I like to know what they’re worth I’ll probably take them to a local coin place
Sallie

I have a 1914 wheat-back plain. Does this penny have any significant value ? THANK YOU
- Anonymous
  
  Sallie,
  
  A typical 1914 Lincoln cent that is heavily worn and has no mintmark is worth between 15 cents and $1
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_RZSXMP6F263QDFAKOHU33GZ73A Darlene Townes

i have a 1920 wheat penny plain,with the word one cents on the back it it worth keeping.
- Anonymous
  
  Darlene,
  
  A typical 1920 penny with an average amount of wear is worth 10 to 20 cents; however, If it were me, I’d hang onto the it if for nothing else than the fact it is a classic, old coin.
Dick

What would be the value of a Lincoln wheat cent with one wheat stalk on the front and only one wheat stalk on the reverse? The last two digits of the date are missing because of the wheat stalk on the front.
- Anonymous
  
  Dick,
  
  Would you please post a photo of your coin here in the comments forum? Thanks!
Anonymous

Chuck,

A 1909 VDB (the one without the S mintmark) probably wouldn’t be worth more than a dollar or so.
Anonymous

From what I can tell of the coin, it could be that somebody squeeze another wheat cent on top of this one, perhaps with a vice, or it is the result of either a die clash (when both dies, obverse and reverse, make contact with each other. If the damaged die isn’t replaced, the result may be a coin like yours). Such errors are common and worth $1 to $5 to interested coin collectors.
Archcity1930

HAVE 1945 OFF DIE STAMP WHEAT PENNY ON HEAD SIDE..Is there any value in this penny?
Grant

I have a 1914 d penny in very nice condition. Anyone interested in buying?
- Jschroeder
  
  I will give you $5 bucks
  - john
    
    What a rip-off offer. It`s worth at least 100.00 at the lowest condition.
- John
  
  It`s worth 100.00 at the lowest grade.
Gadget1961

what is the best way of preserving the steel pennys
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_7DO3E7XNR2F3MYERSOAQJZPNQQ Stephanie

i have a 1955 wheat penny two of them actually . One is 1955 D and one is simply 1955. The one penny looks like lincoln is embossed on it,,the other dont as much. Are these worth anything? The dates are not boubled like pictured above. How can one get it graded? or any coins graded. I always kept the wheat pennies and I would like to look at them and see what any of them are worth.. in my pocket here (not my collection upstairs lol.. i have 1944,1941 and 1945 also.. I have others but dont know the dates til i pull them out.I also have a1906 Indian head penny any value to that? and also a 1914 Wheat penny (can barely see date on penny and its stamped with a K over it , whats that all about?
Cfs176

I have a penny that Is blank on both sides. Does anyone know anything about it, do this happen alot in a certain year or something? Thanks for any info on it…
Hillside2854

i have a wheat penny 1945d shiny with lincoln head on one side and a small lincoln head on the other along with the wheat looks brand new. is ther any value to this penny
Maggiemay137

My son has a 1924 wheat penny without the “D” under the date how is that rare?
- Anonymous
  
  Maggiemay,
  
  Thanks for your question. The 1924 Lincoln penny without the “D” is more common than the type with the “D” and is worth around 10 cents.
Kristin bliven

i have several old pennies starting from 1935 that i would like to sell my email address is krisblvn1@hotmail.com
- Anonymous
  
  Kristen,
  
  If you want to sell your coins at a local coin dealer, here is a search engine that should make it easy to find a reputable one nearby you: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php
  Good luck!
Cshubart

i have a 1919 wheat penny and it looks like it
has been double stamp with image and another
image on top of that but it only goes to about the
middle of the coin
- Anonymous
  
  Cshubert,
  
  Please feel free to post a pic of it here on the comments forum and we’ll see if we can help!
Scorpnking1

Gregg I have a 1956 wheat cent it looks like on the mint a D was stamped over a S is it worth anything.
- Anonymous
  
  There were no S mintmarks on 1956 Lincoln cents, so I can’t say without seeing the coin what might be causing the appearance of an extra marking under or around the D.
D. G. Caylor

Was there ever a wheat penny purposefully struck with a single large wheat stalk wrapped around a “1″ on the back? The front is very dirty and worn but looks like a Lincoln profile. David
- Anonymous
  
  Hmm, there is no such coin struck at the U.S. Mint that way, but please feel free to post a photo here in the comments forum so we can take a look and see if it might be a recognizable token of some sort.
Rbbbgerke

i have a 1898 and 1936 wheat,any value?
- Anonymous
  
  Rbbb,
  
  About $1 to $3 in typical worn grades for the 1898 Indian Head penny and 10 cents for the 1936 Lincoln wheat cent. Thanks for your question!
Fishnmart

I just found a bag of wheat pennies belonging to my grandfather. There are about 1200 total. I made the mistake of cleaning them with water and Lime Away. How much does this devalue the pennies?
- Anonymous
  
  Fishnmart,
  
  That really depends on the individual condition of each coin, but I can tell you off the bat that the typical cleaned coin is often worth only half of it’s uncleaned value.
Renee D Kelly

Hi Joshua,

Havent been on here much lately but im still kinda up todate with some of your reponds to others with my e-mail over the past 4 years that i have started collecting coins i have build up alot i have found a few coins that my mother R.I.P GOD rest her soul btw but any ways i have found 2 coins that might have been priates gold they look just like each picture that i have found on them and I was wondering if u know anything about them if you have any better information than what I have found please let me know. Thanks ever so much.
Dawn:)
Jmcc1954

How try is it that wheat pennies 1940′s ,1950′s , and 1960′s do not have mints marks and are considered Philly mints ? Thanks Jim
- Anonymous
  
  Jim,
  
  That’s because the Philadelphia mint has always been the main mint and thus, for most of the U.S. Mint’s history it was thought by mint officials and also customary that a mintmark was not needed for coins stuck there. This has changed in recent decades, when now all U.S. coins, except the penny, have a “P” mintmark.
Johnny

where can i get alot of pennies beside the bank and ebay?
Julie

I have a 1956 wheat of penny. Do you know the value of it? Thanks.
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Julie -
  
  A 1956 wheat cent is worth 5 cents.
Maxwellrossi

I have a 1953 wheat, it has a defect in wheat.
And as if the copper drained.
Chicocabrera68

i have a 1944 penny with that logo how much can i get fot it
- Anonymous
  
  Chico,
  
  A 1944 wheat cent is worth 3 to 5 cents.
Anonymous

Speedyskid,

What nation is your half penny from? Thanks!
- Maxwellrossi1
  
  One cent U.S ,1953 . It hás a defect in wheat and as ir the cooper drained.
statham

i have a1969 lincoln with an s what is aprox . value
- Anonymous
  
  Statham,
  
  A regular, worn 1969-S penny is worth face value.
  - Guillermoreal
    
    I have a 1844 penny how much is it worth
    - JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
      
      Guiller,
      
      An 1844 large cent is worth around $15 to $30 if undamaged and in typical worn condition.
  - sap
    
    pls replay me fast
barbara rhoton

I HAVE THE 1914 WHEAT PENY I CONSIDER TO BE IN THE LOWEST GRADE IF THIS MEANS THE CONDITION. IT IS PITTED AND WORN SMOOTH YET THE DATE AND D MINT CAN BE SEEN ALONG WITH THE WHEAT LEAF DESINGS. SOME LETTERING OF IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY,AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ANYONE INTERESTED. CONTACT ME.
Chopperz2000

hey josh i have a 1902 inndian head front wheat stocks on back, was wondering about it’s value . what do u think it’s wourth…………

thanks ,chopperz2000
- Anonymous
  
  Hi, Chopperz,
  
  Your 1902 Indian cent is worth around $2 to $5 in typical worn condition.
abby

Hello, I have a 1914 penny with only one side. “heads” side is there, but the back is smooth. is it worth anything??
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Abby -
  
  This sounds like an altered coin, most likely used either as a piece of jewelry or a magician’s coin. Such a piece really has no monetary value to coin collectors.
Dmckee65

I found a 1979 lincoln penny with a star or currency looking stamp in the coin above date. Let me know what you think! Thanks David
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  What you have is a counterstamped coin. This means it is a real coin that was stamped by a private individual or minting company. Your piece may be worth around $1 to a novelty coin collector.
Dmckee65

Here’s a picture of the penny with the mark! Let Know what you think! Thanks David
Jessica

I found a wheat penny made in
1940,
1919,
what can these be possibly worth?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Jessica,
  
  In typical worn condition, your 1919 cent is worth around 10 cents while the 1940 is valued at around 5 cents.
polly

I have five 1955 pennies can you tell me what they are worth
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Polly -
  
  Assuming none are the rare 1955 doubled die penny, each is worth around 5 cents in typical, worn condition.
  
  Here’s a link to more info on the valuable 1955 doubled die penny: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/08/wheat_pennies.php
Tnvols3435

I found a1929 s wheat penny. Any value?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Yes, Tnvols – as 1929-S wheat cent is worth around 10 cents.
http://profile.yahoo.com/D6ZKDUSVXHPR6MTBZKQ7VCPBO4 Michael

I’m trying to find out what at 1900 one cent Indian Head ( Penny ) that does not have a mark showing which mint it was made at is worth , can anyone HELP ?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Michael,
  
  Until 1908, all Indian Head cents were made at the Philadelphia mint, which didn’t place a mintmark on any of its coins at the time.
Waterfallliz

I have a 1905 indian head penny is it worth anything
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Waterfalliz,
  
  your 1905 Indian Head cent is worth between $2 and $5 if it is in typical, worn condition.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Megan-Cluff/100002521226487 Megan Cluff

i have a 1991 shinny yellow penny that the rim is magnetic what is it worth..
Sissy Dennis

I have a 1969 D Lincolyn penny that appears to be missing the word “IN” from IN GOD WE TRUST & the letter “L” in LIBERTY.The letters “UST” in TRUST are very faint. The reverse of the coin is in great readable shape. Is this an odd coin? I have had it in my old piggy banks for over 40 years & just started digging through to roll. Any answer as to why this penny would be missing letters.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Sissy,
  
  It sounds like your penny was weakly struck. This is a fairly common issue and your coin may be worth $1 to $5 to error coin collectors.
none ya

im just getting into coin collecting so bare with me i found a 1989 no mint mark double die coin but u cant see it unless u look under a magnafier and its only sum of the words not all could i be seeing things
beauti

I have a 1983 yellow looking penny. Is it worth anything?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Beauti,
  
  There are many 1983 pennies that look yellow in appearance because zinc interfered with the copper plating. These so-called “Brass cents” are worth a very small premium over regular Lincoln cents and are worth around 50 cents to $1.
Phillip

I have a 1960 wheat cent with a double d on it… any value? and thank you…
melissa

I have a 1955 D wheat penny how do you know if it is double die
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Melissa,
  
  There are no 1955-D double die Lincoln cents. However, if it were a doubled die, you would see a ghost image of the date and lettering on the heads (obverse) side of the coin.
  - Lady
    
    I’m confused. I thought that 1955 was the most common of the doubled die pennies… http://coins.about.com/od/coinsglossary/g/doubled_die_def.htm
    - JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
      
      Lady,
      
      The 1955 doubled die Lincoln cent is definitely one of the most popular coins of this variety; the 1995 doubled die Lincoln cent is another popular piece, though at roughly $45 it is much less valuable than the $1,000+ 1955 doubled die Lincoln penny.
Hanklovesongwriter17

How can I tell if my 1943 wheat penny is bronze?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Hank -
  
  I would make sure it weighs 3.1 grams and does NOT stick to a magnet before even getting excited. Then, check the date and make sure the font looks EXACTLY like that of steel 1943 pennies (sometimes 1948 pennies or those of other dates are altered to look like 1943 pennies). If that checks out, consider sending your coin off to a third party coin grading company. Here’s some additional info on that: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/01/slabbed_coins.php
JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide

Hunter,

A 1945-S Lincoln cent is worth around 10 cents in worn condition.
JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide

Hi, Juan -

A 1944 penny with any mintmark (letter under the date, either D for Denver or S for San Francisco) is worth around 5 cents.
JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide

Hi, Kungfupanda -

Each would be wort around 5 to 10 cents in typical, worn condition.
Pennycollector

Hi, I know that the 1955 wheat penny is the one with double die, however, I have a 1955 – D where the Donly is double die. I bought it years ago and if you look at it the D is clearly double. Is there such a penny?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi,
  
  It sounds like you have a 1955-D with a repunched mintmark. This variety is worth around $1 to $2 per specimen.
brian

i have a 1940 penny and the Y in liberty is bent up across the T and i cant find one like this any were could you help on this matter ..thank you
Dwayne Spaulding

My mother says she has an old wheat penny with an Indian head and believes it is dated 1894? What are your thoughts on value of this wheat penny?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Dwayne,
  
  An 1894 penny in typical, worn condition is worth around $5.
Elisa

I have two wheat pennies which I believe may be valuable They are dated 1942 and 1940. Both are copper in color, however the 1940 penny has a reddish-brown coloring which I can best describe it as burnt red. Neither penny sticks to a magnet. Do I have something?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Elisa,
  
  While your 1940 and 1942 pennies aren’t rare and are worth around 5 cents each, they are of the obsolete wheat ears design and definitely worth hanging onto for the future.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Yanna/100000361219988 Chris Yanna

I have a 1914 s wheat penny in poor condition , whats it’s value?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Chris,
  
  Assuming your coin to be in well worn condition, I’d say it is worth around $7 to $10.
TheFrankster

Hi, I have a 1943 steel that is in pretty good shape. I know they are not really worth a lot, but are nice to have apart of a collection. My question is concerning errors/double dies. On this coin the last in the word trust has an imprint right to the left. See photo… Not sure what to make of it. Any insight would be great! Please note that this is the best photo i could get with my iphone
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Frankster -
  
  Hmm… I’m not aware of any such doubled die, and it’s likely die damage. I did some research to double check this and cannot find any evidence of there being a notable doubled die for 1943 cents that shows that type of doubling in the area of TRUST.
Steveh8423

It’s amazing how rare certain pennies are. I actually have a genuine 1943 copper penny I’ve been given by grandparents that passed coins down. My grandmother still has another one. They collected every penny made from all mints and stopped collecting when my grandfather got sick in 1978.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Steve,
  
  What an amazing collection that is!
Damarioandrello12345

i have a 1909 vdb in very fine condition not so shiny but nice sharp detail what do you think the value is?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Damario,
  
  A 1909 VDB penny in the condition you describe is worth around $10 to $12.
JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide

Hannah,

Sounds like you’re describing a coin that was used as a magician’s piece. Such a coin really has no numismatic value.
Alex

We have a 1914 plain wheat penny. Any value? Thanks!
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Yes, Alex – it’s worth around 20 cents.
  - http://profile.yahoo.com/5BDPKJLMMWVXVXWMHMET3KZWIM HowardM
    
    I have a 1914 penny (no D ) in ms-63 condition. I think it is worth $200
David_m763

what is 1950 double died penny worth?
Reebailey

i have a 1907penny with i guest is the wheat on the back with the eagle shield up top and one cent in middle and on the front is indian chief. is it worth anything
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Ree,
  
  Yes, a 1907 Indian penny in typical worn condition is worth around $3.
Freddie

i have a one cent from 1899 n real good condition..has an indian on 1 side n the other a wheat..what is it worth? ive asked this so many times n no ones giving me an answer
- http://profile.yahoo.com/5BDPKJLMMWVXVXWMHMET3KZWIM HowardM
  
  Hi Freddie. your Indian cent is worth about $5.00 in very fine condition
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Freddie,
  
  An 1899 Indian cent in typical worn condition is worth around $2 to $3
http://profile.yahoo.com/5BDPKJLMMWVXVXWMHMET3KZWIM HowardM

you have 2 pennies worth 6 cents
http://profile.yahoo.com/5BDPKJLMMWVXVXWMHMET3KZWIM HowardM

3 cents
http://profile.yahoo.com/5BDPKJLMMWVXVXWMHMET3KZWIM HowardM

thats not possible!
http://profile.yahoo.com/5BDPKJLMMWVXVXWMHMET3KZWIM HowardM

nope
http://profile.yahoo.com/5BDPKJLMMWVXVXWMHMET3KZWIM HowardM

3 cents
http://profile.yahoo.com/5BDPKJLMMWVXVXWMHMET3KZWIM HowardM

10 cents
http://profile.yahoo.com/5BDPKJLMMWVXVXWMHMET3KZWIM HowardM

its worth $100
http://profile.yahoo.com/5BDPKJLMMWVXVXWMHMET3KZWIM HowardM

it is worth 3 cents. all copper pennies are worth 3 cents
SHERELLSMITH21YAHOO.COM

I HAVE A 1937 WHEAT PENNY AND I WHAT TO KNOW WHAT IT IS THE VALUE OF IT
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Sherell,
  
  A 1937 penny in typical worn condition is worth around 10 cents.
JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide

Bebe,

Your 1907 Indian cent is worth around $2 in typical worn condition.
Mamacgillivray

I have 2 Indian Head pennies
1891 1907

Do they have any value ?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  MaMac -
  
  They are both worth roughly $2 to $3 each.
Kel5er

I have a 1909 S Penny and a 1914 D VG, slightly pitted….where can i find out more about these pennies and what their value is? thanks!
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Kel,
  
  I would check out this page for more information: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/07/rare_wheat_pennies.php . Remember, values are for undamaged coins. Values for pitted coins would vary based on the severity of the damage.
http://profile.yahoo.com/6JQU4NOQNZPWKX5KFHSZ4XFGXU pat

what about 1800,&1900, centrey pennies and their value
http://profile.yahoo.com/6JQU4NOQNZPWKX5KFHSZ4XFGXU pat

sorry india head wheat pennies cllection frm.1888to1899, collection frm 1900t01909,
also lin.cop.cents,1921,-23,-24) 1932, 39) 1945, 51, 55, 60)&lincon ,cent1943d+s)
standing liberty1926s quater) 1937,1928,, buffalo indianhead nickles 1944 liberty dime)1942, 65,68 liberty quaters
Upchurch88

I HAVE A COLLECTION OF PENNIES IN A PLASTIC CASE…IT CONTAINS A 1919,1927,1933,1943(STEEL),1959,1963,1979,1981,1984…CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT IT MAY BE WORTH
JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide

JJ,

A 1941Lincoln cent without the mintmark is worth around 5 cents.
Hotbrneyes123

i have a1944 d wheat penny.. how much is it worth?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hot brown eyes,
  
  Your 1944-D cent is worth around 5 cents.
http://profile.yahoo.com/HTRXUA3VINSC6U3ZGZE74SW75A Sherrine

i have a 1942 wheat penny with no mark
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Sherrine -
  
  You have a regular 1942 Lincoln cent made in Philadelphia (which does not strike mintmarks on coins), and it’s worth around 5 cents in typical, worn condition.
Dscholet

I have a 1944 lincoln cent with a 9, or s on back of penny under America, between the wheat marks. What is that??
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  D,
  
  It sounds like somebody etched the “9″ or “s” after it left the mint, which makes this an altered coin and, thus, not worth any more than face value in this case.
Theresagiles271

Hi I have a copper Lincoln cent don’t know the year. But it’s half printed any ideas if it’s worth any thing?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Theresa,
  
  A Lincoln cent that’s half off-center is generally worth $10 to $20.
Grandma41991

i have a 1923 peace dollar the mint mart is on frount not on back by eagle plus it it double marked , i was told. could you give me any idea of worth ?
Chuckh42

i have a 1956 wheat pennie that looks like zink and has a silver band around it like it came off a bracelet or something any thouhgs
Knnthhn

I have a 1909 wheat penny with vdb in very fine condition with very little wear marks but I’m jus not sure where I should go to sell it or who might b interested in buying it. What should I do?
JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide

Trparmalee,

A 1943-D Lincoln cent is worth 10 cents to $1 based on condition.
Lemons Robin

I have a 1955d wheat penny that lookd like s double die reverse if that makes any sense. Every part of the penny has the same imprint in reverse over it. Anyone seen anything like this?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Would you please post a pic of your 1955 Lincoln cent here in the forums section for us to look at? We may be able to make a determination as to what it is with an image. Thanks!
John Cabbot

I have a 1914 penny but it is smaller than a dime and is very shiny like it was just made. Could it be a fake. It has wheat on the back of it
- Agan 0888
  
  it could be a half cent
  - John Cabbot
    
    no it is not a half cent. i think it may be toy money.
Mepatrice

do you do anything with paper money? I have a very small bill…looks to be asian, not typical size red with a truck on the back.
Briaustin97

I Have A Penny That Has The Lincoln Memorial On Both Sides Of It But On Just ONE Side Is Abraham Lincoln’s Profile On It.. It’s From 1964.. How Much Is It Worth? And It’s Concave Shaped.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Bri,
  
  You have some type of novelty coin. Such a piece is interesting to look at, but it is not mint made and really has no monetary value above face.
WheatBack

I have 2 wheat backs a 1920 and a 1945 what are they worth???
- Qc9athlete
  
  not worth much at all … i have hundreds of 1920′s and 1920d but neither worth much …few cents
  - Father Nerreau
    
    i have a 1955 wheat penny what is this worth
    - JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
      
      Father Nerreau,
      
      A 1955 Lincoln cent is worth around 5 to 10 cents.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi,
  
  Your 1920 Lincoln wheat cent is worth around 15 to 20 cents and the 1945 about 5 cents.
Bellovecino

i got 1958 cent for sale if you ni the call my 770 572 3282 or
bellovecino@gmail.com
Joel Berryhill

I have a 1902 Indian Head penny unc toned and it looks like it has an L what is it worth? And do they come with L i can’t find it in any of my books.Thanks Joel
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Joel,
  
  A toned, uncirculated 1902 Indian cent is worth around $25 to $50 based on exact grade. The “L” is the initial for James Longacre, who designed the Indian cent.
JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide

Pennyboy,

It may have been dropped in acid, which would owe to the coin’s very tiny thickness. If that’s the case, the coin has no value over face.
Mwaba99

I have a 1927 and a 1940, wheat penny’s. Are they worth anything at all.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Mwaba,
  
  A 1927 Lincoln cent is worth about 10 cents whereas a 1940 about 5 cents.
M Meave37

I have a 1942 wheat penny is it worth anything
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Meave,
  
  A 1942 Lincoln cent is worth around 5 to 10 cents.
Guest

I have a 1946 wheat penny, and a 1953. how much would it be worth to a local coin collector?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Guest -
  
  Your 1946 and 1953 cents are each worth around 5 cents.
R Kett

I have a double stamped 5 dallor Bill???any good??
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, R -
  
  The value depends on the series year as well as the bill’s condition. In general, double-stamped currency has a value if at least $25 to $50.
Noemailgiven

I’ve got a few large jars just full of coins! I know there’s some wheat pennies in there, and buffalo nickels, and who knows what else?!

How should an average joe like me go through these jars before just taking them to the bank?? :
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Noe,
  
  You definitely don’t want to take those coins to a bank! Instead, consider dividing the coins up by type (Indian cents, Lincoln wheat cents, Buffalo nickels, so on) and then take them to your nearest coin dealer. Here’s a search engine where you can find a reputable one located near you: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php
  - Noemailgiven
    
    There’s hundreds (thousands?) of coins in these jars. Should I be looking for anything else that isn’t quite as obvious as a Buffalo?
    Do I need to sort out a specific year of quarter or something because it was made with unicorn blood or something?
    Just not sure what to pull aside…
    - JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
      
      Hi, Noe -
      
      There are MULTITUDES of dates worthy of holding aside! So, how about this – check out these links for more information on the dates you’ll want to look for on each type of coin:
      
      7 Rare Lincoln Cents: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/07/rare_wheat_pennies.php
      
      Semi-Scarce Lincoln Cents: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/lincoln_semi_key_coins.php
      
      Valuable Lincoln Memorial Cents: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/lincoln_penny.php
      
      Scarce Buffalo Nickels: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/08/buffalo_nickels_value.php
      
      Jefferson Nickels: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/09/rare_jefferson_nickels.php
      
      For dimes and quarters, save all made from before 1965, as these are made of silver and are worth many times more than face value.
      
      Good luck!
john

i have a 1990 85%zinc/15%copper penny with no mercury. it’s silverish colored. tested on a element tester….what is it worth?
abdul razk

Hi. aim from India/Goa i have one cent coins date 1942,1947,1953,1963,1971. 20 one cent coin i have if any one interested then please mail me or call me.raxxac6@gmail.com 007588664403.
jeremy

I have a 1919 us penny, that on the backside has the stamp of a nickel, .with a large V in the center
Kevin

I have a 1929 wheat penny with a square under the date, is it rare and what would it be worth?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Your 1929 is worth about 5 cents.
smitty919

I have a 1913 wheat penny. The word “liberty” is mispelled. Any idea on what it could be worth?
- Steven1998
  
  how is it spelled? just curious
http://www.facebook.com/nelsonjays Ignacio Mora

These are the names of coins I have for sale.

One Coin Two and Half Cent Minted Dominican Franco in 1888.
A Ten Cent Coin Minted Dominican Franco in 1897
Come One Cent Coin Minted Dominican Franco in 1897.
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http://www.facebook.com/daniel.oreilly.1428 Daniel O’Reilly

What is a 1900 red indian head penny worth?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Daniel,
  
  Do you mean “red” as in it is an unciruclated piece with orange surfaces? Such a piece is worth anywhere form $70 to $100 and up. However, if you have a worn 1900 Indian cent, its value is closer to $2 to $5.
Bob

I have a 1917- d wheat penny, what is it worth ?
PHIL101

I HAVE A 1822 1 CENT PIECE ??? LOOKS LIKE COPPER,THE SIZE OF A QUARTER.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Phil -
  
  An 1822 large cent is worth around $15 to $20 in typical, worn condition.
Mike

1941 wheat penny ..its not copper or steel …but either zinc or silver..magnet will not pick it up but its lighter then a reg copper 1941 so it wouldnt be plated also has not signs of wear showing any other metal underneath.I have seen a few other posts about it and people not being able to find prices on it …so i am curious the value in it.
Taragon

I have a 1949 shiny e pluribus unum with no signiture. Is it worth anything?
Anthony

I Have an XF 1914 D Penny whats it’s value
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Anthony -
  
  The value of a 1914-D Lincoln cent in XF is around $850 to $900.
thomas

yes i have a 1904 Indian head double die on the reverse.. the “ONE” is doubled. i cant seem to find any other double dies in the indian head penny era.. how much do you tthink that it is worth??
scott fleeman

i have a wheat penny with no date any value
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi Scott -
  
  Perhaps your coin was altered, in which case there really is no monetary value to it.
Jon

I have a 1956 D Wheat Penny that seems to be gold plated (At least looks gold or something of that color). I have no clue why or what it could be. It is honestly has the color and shine of a gold ring.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Jon,
  
  Somebody gold-plated that coin to commemorate a special occasion of some sort, most likely. The value of the gold is nominal (probably less than a dollar).
dillweed

i have a 1938 wheat penny what is its value?
misskookie

i have a 1943 penny. it in pretty good shape what it value. think it bronz. any help out there.
Rondon24

I have a nickel that hs a woman’s head on it, is worth anything?
- Steven1998
  
  it’s probably a buffalo nickel
roper

I have a 1914d penny, however the 1 before the 4 is noticably longer (elongated top & bottom) than the 1 before the 9.
Any idea?
Danny

after searching thousands of whets i found gold. it is a 1958 ddo dd in/in god we trust dd in liberty. has any of these coins ever sold at auction. and do you have any idea of the value of this coin . it is in very good condition maybe ms-55++/66. ive got a lot of wows over it. i am sending the coin to PCGS how much insurance should i bye for it. Some one please respond. I need information. thanks.
xtine

I have a 1942 US wheat penny with a D stamp on it. And it doesnt stick to the magnet. Any idea on\how much its value?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Xtine,
  
  A 1942-D Lincoln cent is worth around 7 to 10 cents.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1003319623 Leslie Cooper

Looking for info on a 1946 wheat penny with no mint mark.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Leslie,
  
  A 1946 Lincoln cent is worth around 5 cents.
Ali

I have several wheat pennies from 1930 D and 1935 D the oldest one is a 1917 S also 1942 D and 1943 S and few more. Just Wondering if I should find out more.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Ali -
  
  Each of the dates you mention are worth between 5 and 15 cents. What other dates do you have?
  
  Here’s some more info on the scarcest Lincoln cents as well as some details on their value: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/07/rare_wheat_pennies.php
Sanchez

I have a 1941-D penny what is its approx. value?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Sanchez -
  
  A 1941-D Lincoln cent is worth about 5 to10 cents.
http://www.facebook.com/staci.s.bruce Staci Shepherd Bruce

Hi I have inherited several old coin collections & not sure the value, I would like to get rid of them as my husband has been very ill with serious health conditions. Would you be intrested in purchasing them or no someone who is. We don’t have anyone local I can take them to but I would be happy to e-mail you some pics of them with a description. Just let me know. Thanks
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Staci -
  
  If there are no coin dealers in your area, your best bet may be selling them on eBay; there’s the possibility that you may receive more money for your coins from eBay buyers than you would from a coin dealer.
  
  We wish all our best to your husband.
F.aviles

I have a peny 1969s double diet value this peny
F.aviles

I have a 1969s lincoln peny double diet
elton

I have a 1974 76 and a 1993 dimes all three d mint on the back where it says e-pluribusunum on the 1976 the usu is not there and on the 74 and 93 the first u and the s is not there did i find something or did i just collect thirty cents.
jenni benni

I have a 1937 wheat penny that the 19 on the date is a blob, you can barely make out the numbers, yet the 37 and perfect. Is it worth anything?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Jenni,
  
  The “19″ being blobby may come from a defect in minting. Normally, these types of issues don’t add any value to the coin.
jenni benni

I have a 1937 penny and the 19 in a blob that you can’t really read, yet the 37 is perfect. Have you ever seen one like this?
coin boy

I have a 1917 s and a 1925 wheat penny can anyone tell me the price range. If so please reply as soon as possible.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Coin Boy,
  
  A 1917-S and 1925 Lincoln cent is each worth around 10 to 20 cents.
JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide

Karen,

Lincoln appeared on the one cent coin in 1909 as a celebration of the centennial of Lincoln’s birth. the design was popular and has remained there ever since.

A 1909 Indian Head cent is worth around $1 and $2 in typical, circulated condition.
Randy

You are missing 1944 Steel penny. which is also worth around $100,000.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Randy -
  
  While this list includes 7 of the most popular Lincoln cent rarities, you’re right; the 1944 steel cent is a highly sought-after piece that routinely commands six-figure prices.
chuckh42

i have a 1956 wheat pennie that looks like zink and has a silver band around it like it came off a bracelet or something any thouhgs
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Chuck,
  
  Your Lincoln cent was probably silver plated and it was incorporated into a piece of jewelry.
frank

i have a 1923 wheat penny in good shape but has a stamp defect next to the l in liberty
any feedback
tigerlily hillbilly

I have a 1909-S-VDB that as a kid I found in circulation about 55 years ago. The VDB is distinct although there’s a nick in the coin where it is. How much would that effect value ?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Tigerlily,
  
  Wow, finding that 1909-S VDB in pocket change all those years ago must have been an incredible feeling!
  
  Unfortunately, nicks always mean a reduction in value, but having on right on the VDB, especially on the San Francisco cent, will probably knock a good percentage of value from the coin; perhaps 10 to 20 percent or more.
  
  However, only a sight-seen appraisal from a coin dealer would provide the exact details on price that you are probably looking for.
Bob

I have just received my dead grandfathers coin collection of over 400 coins dating back to 1926—maybe even older. I haven’t looked at all of them yet. Pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, 1/2 dollars and dollars. Some are in cases. Some are wheat backs and Indian coins. Most have already been authenticated.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Bob -
  
  For any type of values on these coins, we’ll need the date and denomination of each coin.
  
  Thanks!
dbaro828

I found a 1990 penny that has no mint mark and the edge is a silver color on the back the memorial is silver and one cent is silver color it kinda looks like the lower part is cooper color with the imprint being silver color
JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide

Hi, Charles -

It seems the word is out on nickels the last few years. As I recall, nickels of all dates were pretty readily available in pocket change going back to the 1940s and 1950s. Today, “old” nickels are getting to be those from the 1960s and 1970s, with pieces dating before 1964 extremely difficult to locate anymore.
Karin

I have some that are hard to read but looks like 1914 and the 1958 is a red color. Also a 1920 and 1934. Any value in any of these?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Karin -
  
  The 1914 and 1920 Lincoln cents have a value of around 15 to 20 cents each, whereas the 1934 and 1958 are each worth about 5 to 10 cents.
Tom

I have 5 1943 wheat back pennies one with a D and one with a S and 3 with just the date, the 3 on the date doesn’t look like a half of a eight and I ran a magnate over them and they stuck to it. Anyone know if they are worth anything or not
Tom

I have 5 1943 wheat back pennies, one with a s and one with a D and the other 3 just dates the 3 on the date doesn’t look like a 8 cut in half and when I run a magnate over them they all stick to it. My mom before she passed about 12 years ago gave me a container with atleast a hundred wheat backs so I just opened it and started looking at the dates.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Tom -
  
  Yes, all 1943 steel cents will stick to magnets, and they are each worth around 10 cents to $1 based on condition.
  
  Good luck with the other coins you are going through. Here’s some more info on other valuable Lincoln cents to check out: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/lincoln_semi_key_coins.php
samariac

I have a 1943 wheat penny but its not copper and I would like to know the value
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Samariac -
  
  A 1943 steel cent is worth around 10 cents to $1 based on its condition.
auction hound

I bought at auction to day a 1958 wheat pennie that looks to be struck on a nickle planchet it is laarger than a pennie and slightly smaller than a nickle but is nickle in apperance any Idea what it could be worth
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hmm,
  
  Would you mind posting a pic of your coin here in the forums so we can see exactly what’s going on with it? Thanks!
  - auction hound
    
    I posted the pics of the pennie as a reply to my own post I guess I should done it as a reply to your message. Just not used to working on .thanks
- auction hound
  
  I have taken pictures of the 1958 next to a 43 steel take a look Joshua
http://twitter.com/lovemymama_06 Ari’s Ma

Hi … I came across this page when I found a coin collection that I was given by an elderly neighbor when I was 6 years old .. This collection has been put away for 30 years now. There is a 1909 penny in a cardboard like protective case with plastic of the coin making it viewable. How can I tell if it has any value? There are also tons of Quarters with the drummer boy on the back and many other coins from different countries dating to the early 1900′s ..I found 2- $2.oo bills with red #’s and dated 1953B then a few more from the 70′s .. Where is the best place to have these coins looked at or valued?
- Steven1998
  
  what 1909 are you talking about? theres the 1909 SVDB that can go for atleast $750-2000 a 1909 S penny could go for around $100-$150 a 1909 VDB could fetch i’d say $50-$150 and also the quarter you’re talking about is a bicentennial quarter they don’t go for much probably a dollar or two the $2.00 bills in uncirculated condition i heard could bring up to $200
  - JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
    
    Additionally, here’s some info on finding a good coin dealer: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/12/coin_dealer.php
Wakter M

I have a like new penny that has never been stamped on either side, does it havge any value to a collector.
http://www.facebook.com/starfantazy Amy Neal

i have a 1929 wheat penny with a little extra copper at the bottom. its not indented and doesnt look flat….
Steph

I have the following, all circulated..
1936
1939
1941
1942 D
1944 D
2-1945
1948 D
1950 D
2-1951 D
1954 D
2-1955 D
4-1956 D
1957 D
4-1958 D…
Is there any money coming to me at all? I have looked them up, but I’m hoping that you have a better, more valuable answer for me!!! LMK. Thanks
Steph

BTW.. Those are all Wheat Pennies!!! ;-D
V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V
Steph

And 2 steel pennies, a 1979 Walking Liberty, 1921 Morgan Dollar and a 1903 Indian Head.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Steph -
  
  Each steel penny is worth around 10 cents to $1, the 1979 (? there were made from 1916 to 1947, so I’m not sure what year exactly you have, but any Walking Liberty half dollar is worth $8 and up due to silver value alone), a 1921 Morgan dollar is worth around $30, and a 1903 Indian Head cent is worth around $2.
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mike

i have a 1955 penny and its super thin ever heard of a thin penny is it a error
coingal

I have a 1958D Double Die Date and can not found anything on it other a 1958 DD. All 4 numbers and the D are clearly double stamped but the Liberty and and In God we Trust is not. Is this a valueabe penny?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Coingal,
  
  While there is record of a 1958 doubled die cent (no D mintmark), a coin of which only two examples are known to exist and could fetch around $100,000 each, far more common would be coins of that year exhibiting machine doubling, a type of damage in which a coin is double struck.
http://www.facebook.com/arthur.shaw.96 Arthur Shaw

I have a penny I found with just the numbers 200 for the mint Date?? weird
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Arthur -
  
  It sounds like your coin was either weakly struck or, perhaps, there was some debris in the part of the die where the fourth digit is. Usually, these types of coins don’t carry much, if any, premium over face value for coins of the age yours is.
http://www.facebook.com/arthur.shaw.96 Arthur Shaw

how am i going to find out how many pennies were minted before they found the problem. Mine is still shinny!
http://www.facebook.com/arthur.shaw.96 Arthur Shaw

Is this penny I found a rare coin or just a mistake??? can’t find out anything???
sap

i have this coin for 1995 .i shall this coin any one like buying this coin so contect me my email-sapandave06@gmail.com and pls tell me for value..
Mandy

I have an 1897 indian head wheat back penny…is this worth anything?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Mandy,
  
  An 1897 Indian Head cent with a typical amount of wear is worth around $3.
anto

i have 1 like that,and it 1955
Steven1998

ebay or a coin dealer and a vdb in very fine condition could bring $60-$80
rhena bethune

I have a 1942 wheat pennie that is half the thickness as a regular pennie.I would like to no more about it
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Rhena -
  
  I’ve seen a lot of older pennies like this, and the usual situation is that the thickness had been eroded away due to corrosion.
JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide

Hi, Alicia –

What are the two dates?

Thanks!
Renner

I have an old wheat penny that is stamped with the letters “MT B” would you know why this is?
JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide

Hi, Charlie -

A typical 1955 Lincoln cent, which is worth around 5 cents, can be sold at any coin dealer or on eBay. Here’s some more info:

5 Surefire Tips for Finding a Coin Dealer: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/12/coin_dealer.php
Sherry Bryan@

I have a 1919 s an a 1917 d
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Sherry -
  
  Each is worth around 20 to 50 cents.
  - Sherry Bryan@
    
    thanks
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Joe

I have a 1942 s wheat penny…value??? Please
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Joe -
  
  A 1942-S Lincoln wheat cent is worth around 5 to 10 cents.
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E.C

questions-
1.I have a 1940 wheat penny. No mint mark and it is in good condition.What is it worth?
2.Does polishing a coin decrease, its value?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, E.C. -
  
  1. Your 1940 Lincoln cent is worth a little over face value at around 5 to 10 cents.
  
  2. Yes, polishing a coin not only decreases its value, it actually damages the coin because it wears away its metal and protective patina. To best protect your coin, the best thing to do is leave it as it is and protect it by keeping it in a cool, dry place away from fumes such as sulfur.
TimLockman@hotmail.com

I need to find out some info. I have a penny which I obtained many many many years ago, get ready for this: tail side is a wheat, head side is dated 1959, has a ring around it as though it can open, when opening it it show a 1954 mercury dime. Does anybody have any knowledge of such a coin……..if so I sure would like to know. You can e-mail me at TimLockman@hotmail.com Thanks in advance. Oh of course there’s more to the story. Tim
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Tim -
  
  You have coin jewelry; more specifically, it’s a type of locket that a crafty person made probably 40 or 50 years ago.
http://www.facebook.com/riffeym Michelangelo Rieffy

I have a 1955 double die penny in un-circulated condition, where is the best place to sell it?
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jason

I have a 1978 penny with the e missin on e•pluribus
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Jason -
  
  It could have been a filled die that would cause that error; if that’s the case with your coin, there is a slight premium that would be paid by those who collect coins with filled die issues.
http://www.facebook.com/jayalavillarreal Javier Ayala Ayala Villarreal

There is a very rare penny, you should take into account. 1909 vdb pay

mate. proof.
nicholey1@aol.com

I have a 1950 S Weat Penny that has a EN in mirror image accross Lincolns face and a strike straight across the back. Have any idea if it is worth anything? It also has strike marks as though it was off centered on the sides.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi,
  
  It sounds like this may be post mint damage, but just to make sure, may we see an image of your coin? You may post the image here in the comments forum. Thanks!
John Bertram

Question re the 1942 Lincoln pennies (i.e. NOT the 1943 steel ones):

Is there an easy way to tell which were made from the traditional bronze, and which were technically brass (when the Mint apparently began removing almost all the tin to help with the war effort)? I’ve read that the 1942 pennies are a mix of both compositions, but haven’t found in what proportions, or if there’s a simple way to distinguish between the two. Is the mint of origin a factor? Is there a noticeable color difference?

Any advice appreciated.
Thanks,
John B.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, John -
  
  Great question. The vast majority of 1942 Lincoln cents were made without tin; in fact, most Lincoln cents made that year were struck before August. I know that the U.S. Mint was experimenting with other metals later that year, resulting in the steel cents of 1943. Brass Lincoln cents are usually more of a golden color than bronze pennies, but since most 1942 cents are pretty well worn and have turned browner in color, I’d suppose it would be harder to tell worn brass pennies from those that are bronze, hypothetically. I think a metallurgist would be able to decipher between the two alloys in the case of well-worn pennies.
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tiny

I have a penny 1940 what would that be worth
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Tiny -
  
  Your 1940 Lincoln cent is worth around 5 cents.
erica hall

Hello my name is Erica i be been collecting wheat pennies for my daughter I have one that’s a 1958 d penny and the others are 2 of the 1944 and 1945 1954 but those ones don’t have a s or a d how rare are these
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hello, Erica -
  
  Great question, and it’s wonderful that you are putting away some obsolete coins for your daughter. I hope one day she appreciates what you are doing for her and that perhaps they may even help her. While the coins you list aren’t particularly valuable at this point, they are worth a few times over face value and are scarce coins that are getting very hard to find in pocket change.
  
  Here’s some more info on which Lincoln cents are the most valuable:
  
  7 Rare Lincoln Cents: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/07/rare_wheat_pennies.php
  
  Semi-key Lincoln Cents: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/12/lincoln_semi_key_coins.php
  
  Valuable Lincoln Memorial Cents: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2010/02/memorial_penny.php
  
  Good luck! And, let us know if you have any more questions.
sam

I have a 1919 s with that doubling effect on both sides.. value ?
joe

I think I have a 1923D mint wheat penny
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Joe -
  
  A 1923-D Lincoln cent is worth around 15 to 50 cents in typical, worn grades, depending on wear.
  - joe
    
    Thanks for the info. I also have a 1941 wheat penny with the 1 over 0 error. Any idea on value or how it happened
mmanore@aol.com

mike

I have a 1919, 1927 and 1939 of which none of them seem to have a mint mark, what is the value?

mmanore@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/zriedlmuratovic Zvonka Erika Riedl Muratovic

i have a 1944D penny with a die smudge over the face,hair and shoulders.is it worth anything more than 1 Cent?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  May we see a photo of your coin? You can post it here in the comments section. Thank you!
  - http://www.facebook.com/zriedlmuratovic Zvonka Erika Riedl Muratovic
    
    i have no idea how to upload photos here..please advise.Thank you.
    - JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
      
      Hi, Zvonka -
      
      In the comments box, where you can post messages on each The Fun Times Guide to Coins article, there is a little tiny photo icon on the left bottom corner. Click that to upload the coin photo you want from your computer. If you need any further assistance, please let us know!
      - http://www.facebook.com/zriedlmuratovic Zvonka Erika Riedl Muratovic
        
        Joshua,I tried to upload as you said and it did not work,so I posted links to photobucket where you can see the said coin.Please advise….Thank you.
      - http://www.facebook.com/zriedlmuratovic Zvonka Erika Riedl Muratovic
        
        Hi Joshua,was you able to see photos?If not,please provide email where I can email photos.Thank you.
      - JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
        
        Hello, Zvonka -
        
        Hmm… even Photobucket isn’t working. Perhaps you can uload the photo to The Fun Times Guide to Coins Facebook page. Here’s the link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/TheFunTimesGuideToCoins?fref=ts
        
        We’ll get this worked out one way or another!
disqus_ygWrXVIcxo

Hi Is there such thing of a 1941 silver penny ? A friend of mine found one he thought it was a 1943 steel penny ! Is it a rare coin ? as far as I know there were no 1941 silver pennys made am i right ?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  You’re right, there were no silver pennies made by the U.S. Mint in 1941. Here’s some more info on what you have: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2013/02/silver-penny.php
http://www.facebook.com/jeffery.towner.9 Jeffery Towner

Hi I had a quick question… I have a 1953 D wheat penny which is silver in color… however it is not steel. I tested that using a magnet. Is this a mint mistake or something else?
http://www.facebook.com/jeffery.towner.9 Jeffery Towner

I was also wondering if you could point me in the direction of some US coin sales I am looking specifically for a 20 cent piece and a half dime. then I will have at least 1 of every coin value made in the US
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Jeffery -
  
  Great goal! eBay is always a great place to find deals on coins, but if you like shopping for coins in-person, consider checking out some reputable coin dealers near you with this great search engine from the Professional Numismatists Guild: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php
  
  Good luck!
Keila Amaral

I have the pennies 1929, 1948.1904, 1963.1960 1936, if anyone interested please send email to edna_brasil2011@hotmail.com
j.k.

i have a 1942 wheat penny and the lincoln appears to be upside down.. (copper i think.. does not stick to a magnet) is it worth anything?
http://www.facebook.com/ed.fernandez.549 Ed Fernandez

Maybe someone can help me, I acquire a few rolls of wheat pennies that were rolled in the 50′s and came across a 1942 silver penny. It’s not magnetic and shines like a dime. Can’t find any info on this. Is this a mint error or a prank from the Happy Days. Thanks.
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hi, Ed -
  
  Here’s a post that may help you out. It’s possible the Fonz may have had something to do with it after all…
  
  http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2013/02/silver-penny.php
http://www.facebook.com/courtney.bristow.1 Courtney Bristow

Is the 1940 with an error worth anything
http://www.facebook.com/courtney.bristow.1 Courtney Bristow

Wheat penny that is
http://www.facebook.com/matt.webb.18 Matt Webb

Hi
I have a 1905 bronze one penny with Edwardvs VII head on it.
Could u tell me if it worth anything please.
Thanks
Matt
http://www.facebook.com/JavontaeEaddy Bryan Eaddy

I have a 1955 wheat penny anyone interested in buying it email me @ bryaneaddy8@gmail.com
erin b

hi I have a 1977 penny its not old but the outer edge is very thick it goes over the penny itself if anyone can help please contact me at cherrypophug@yahoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/travis.holt.904 Travis Holt

I have a 1942 penny that was only printed on one side, is it worth trying to sell and if so what should I expect to sell it for?
- JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide
  
  Hello, Travis -
  
  Without seeing a photo of the coin it is hard to say for certain what happened with you coin, but I can tell you that in modern coin making (and 1942 is definitely modern in terms of coin minting methods), striking just one side of a coin is virtually impossible. so it is therefore likely that your coin may have been mutilated. If you can post a photo of your coin, please, I will check it out and check for any signs of damage on the reverse (tails side) to see what is going on.
Kelly Dotson

Hi,

I have a quite a few coins I would like you to look at. Any offers for them would be great – but in reasonable price I am looking to sell them for. These pictures are scanned at 1200 DPI resolution for a extreme closeup if necessary. I just came across this website and scanned the coins today. My email address is tekgovi@gmail.com, if you’re interested. I have a few other coins too.

I have a 1943 D steel penny. (sticks to a magnet):

I have no clue whats on it, looks like dirt or something- but it has been in my family for years.

1944 S Penny – came across that penny today! I couldn’t believe it! – had that in the penny jar for a long time I guess. I went through all the pennies and found this one lol!

Any idea on the value for both of them?

thanks

KD

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