Lincoln Memorial Pennies Valued From 1 Cent To $50,000 And Up

This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy thru these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.


For nearly 50 years now, the Lincoln Memorial has graced the reverse (tails side) of our nation’s Lincoln penny.

Now, believe it or not, we face what is the last year of this highly popular design which  has become familiar to all Americans.

Beginning in 2009, the U.S. Mint will embark upon a special, 1-year program of 4 different designs for the reverse of the Lincoln penny  to honor the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth.

In 2010, the U.S. Mint will begin using a new design for the reverse of Lincoln pennies, permanently replacing the Memorial image.

So, are Lincoln Memorial pennies worth lots of money?

Will any of them become valuable in the future?

Value Of Lincoln Pennies

As far as business-strike Lincoln Memorial pennies, the kind struck for circulation (and lacking errors), the short answer essentially is no — Lincoln Memorial pennies generally are not valuable. In fact, typical pieces are worth only face value if worn, and only a tiny premium if in average uncirculated condition, except for a few cases.

Will Lincoln Memorial pennies become valuable in the future? The precise answer is beyond anyone’s guess, but it is safe to assume that Lincoln Memorial pennies, on the whole, will not ever escalate greatly in value, at least for the foreseeable future.

Why? Because many billions of these coins were minted.

Let’s look at the previous Lincoln penny reverse design, the wheat penny. Even though the last wheat penny was struck in 1958, the common dates (many with mintages only a half or a third or less than that of any single Lincoln Memorial date and mint mark combination) are worth little more than 5 to 10 cents in worn condition today.

Perhaps pristine, uncirculated Lincoln Memorial pennies may see handsome price increases in future years, but it is safe to say that the average worn Lincoln Memorial penny may not be worth more than a penny for a very long time to come.

Error Pennies Are The Most Valuable

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. “Doubled-die” refers to doubling of all or part of a coin’s design or lettering.

Doubled-Die Lincoln Pennies

1955-double-die-penny

Known doubled-die dates of business-strikes (not proofs) include:

  • 1969-S: Check for doubling on the lettering and date on the obverse; quite rare and worth more than $50,000 in uncirculated grades
  • 1970-S Large Date: Look for doubling on the date and lettering on the obverse; worth upwards of $250 if uncirculated
  • 1972: You will see doubling on the obverse, prominent on the date and lettering; worth at least $200 in uncirculated grades
  • 1983: You will see doubling on the reverse-side lettering; starts at around $100-125 in uncirculated grades
  • 1984: There is doubling in Lincoln’s ear; values start at around $75 in lower uncirculated grades
  • 1995: Look for doubling on “In God We Trust” and “Liberty”; prices start at around $10-15 in uncirculated grades

Other Interesting Lincoln Memorial Pennies

Varieties to look for include the following:

  • The 1960 large and small date
  • 1960-D large and small date
  • 1970-S large and small date
  • 7 different 1982 varieties:

+ 1982 Copper Large Date

+ 1982 Copper Small Date

+ 1982-D Copper Large Date

+ 1982 Zinc Large Date

+ 1982 Zinc Small Date

+ 1982-D Zinc Large Date

+ 1982-D Zinc Small Date

Generally speaking, these pennies are worth only face value if worn, but can command minimal premiums above face value if uncirculated. Of note are the 1960 small date (with a price tag of around $5 and up if uncirculated) and the 1970-S small date (pulling in over $50 if uncirculated).

Keep in mind that the San Francisco Mint produced business-strike coins (those made for circulation) with mint marks from 1968 through 1974.

Lincoln Penny Mints

Worth noting is the fact that the San Francisco and New York Mint at West Point struck Lincoln pennies years afterward, but did not leave mint marks on these coins.

So, one really cannot tell which cents without mint marks were produced at Philadelphia or at the San Francisco or West Point facilities.

By the way, there are no mint marks on any cents dated 1965, 1966, or 1967 — the U.S. Mint omitted mint marks from all U.S. coins at this time to deter hoarding and collecting activities at a time when the nation suffered a coin shortage.

More About Lincoln Memorial Pennies

There are many great websites for Lincoln Memorial penny collectors to peruse.

Don’t miss our latest tips!

Stay up to date with everything about U.S Coins

We don’t spam! Read more in our privacy policy

1,009 thoughts on “Lincoln Memorial Pennies Valued From 1 Cent To $50,000 And Up”

  1. I have a 1968 D Penny that the 68 are silouetted as if maybe a double die. The 19 are not as deeply imprinted or as thick as the 68 are. Do you have any information on this type of penny?

    Thank You

    Reply
  2. Sounds like mechanical doubling, Chelle. While I can’t verify without seeing the coin in person, the description sounds like a case where the coin slid during striking and was hit twice.

    While it may be a double die, if it is indeed mechanical doubling (a different type of occurrence) then the coin has little, if any, value above it’s regular collector value. If worn, that would be face value.

    Reply
  3. I have found a 1960D penny that a coin dealer verified as a mint error.I have searched web site after web site and can’t find this penny.Well,I found it,but no mention of mint error.Is it possible I found a treasure?Dealer that seen it said error was caused by a cracked die.

    Reply
    • Daniel,

      What kind of mint error is it? By chance one that resulted in the middle part of the ‘0’ in ‘1960’ having broken away, leaving a big circle where the ‘0’ should be? Or is it another type of error?

      Reply
      • On the B in LIBERTY.The top opening of the B has a blob of metal,but you can see an indent where it stamped.I have found 3 of them,but 1 is very prominant..

        Reply
        • Daniel,

          I’m not myself aware of that particular error on the 1960-D Lincoln cent. Have you consulted Walter Breen’s Encyclopedia of United States Coins to check this as well? The piece MAY be in there.

          Overall, I can say that die cracks on modern U.S. coins don’t usually bring much outstanding value to the coin unless the die crack causes an issue with the coin that brings widespread attention and, therefore, wide demand for the piece.

          Reply
  4. I have a 1967 uncirculated Linoln- Kennedy penny….On the card it came with…..Can you give me somne info on this.

    Reply
  5. I have a 2007 Lincoln Memorial penny with a raised circle of some sort stamped over the memorial – Anyone know anything about this? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Hi, Jordy –Hmm… Without seeing your coin, I can’t say if this is mint-caused or damage to the coin after it left the mint. I can say with certainty that the circle is NOT due to a design change at the mint, so it’s either an error coin or post-mint-damage.If you’d like, feel free to stop by The Fun Times Guide to Coins Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/#!/TheFunTimesGuideToCoins), join the conversation there, and post a pic and we’ll see if we can figure out what you have!

      Reply
  6. Hey i have a quick question i have been searching to answer and cant even find an idea. i have a certified dateless clogged die lincoln memorial penny graded ms63 or ms64. if you could let me know what this coin could be worth i would greatly appreciate it! thank you.

    Reply
  7. I was looking for the wheat pennies last night and found a silver looking  one 1940 something and it does not make a  sound like a penny it drops like some thing else do you know anything about these kinds of penny

    Reply
  8. I have a penny that has Abe struck only half size. It has no visible date and only “rty” from liberty on the front and unum on the back. Appears to be a mint defect. Has anyone ever heard of a penny like this? jjohnson37@hughes.net

    Reply
  9. I have a 1997 p lincoln penny that has been double stamped  it looks as if the penny was fliped and stamped again  its very readable on both sides does this coin carry any value

    Reply
    • Pete,

      Would you please post an image of the coin here in the comments forum for us to look at? Thanks!

      Reply
  10. I have a 1995 D penny that seems to have three small letters on Lincoln’s shoulder. Can anyone tell me about this?

    Reply
  11. My GrandFather had this in his file cabinet when he passed last year & I heard there’s a 1958 penny that’s rare? Would this happen to be rare? Thanks!

    Reply
  12. I have a penny that has date 3000 on it and edges are chopped ans lines like it was for a quarter around the outside at first

    Reply
  13. i have a question. i have a 1956 nickel thats possibly an error coin. also a 2009 lincoln presidency penny with the capitol construction on the back. do you have any idea what these could be worth?

    Reply
    • The 2009 Lincoln cent is worth face value if worn. What type of error do you think your Jefferson nickel has? Could you describe the mishap, please? Thanks!

      Reply
  14. Hello, Ray –

    Your 1965 Lincoln cent was plated by somebody outside of the U.S. Mint. Most likely, this person used silver, pewter, or perhaps even mercury; such pieces are considered altered and have no monetary value to most coin collectors.

    Reply
    • Hi, Nate –

      Well, if you have a 1943 bronze cent, it would be worth over $100,000; however, you need to check out your 1943 cent to ensure it really is a bronze penny, and not just a regular steel cent that has been copper plated, or a 1948 cent that has had the last digit in the date manipulated.

      You will want to have your 1943 cent authenticated to verify its state; here’s more info on third-party coin grading companies: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/slabbed_coins/

      Your 1944 copper cent is worth around 10 cents.

      Reply
    • Hi, Dan –

      You seem to be describing a die brockage, which is a fairly rare type of coin error. A Lincoln Memorial cent such as yours would be worth around $30 to $50.

      Reply
    • Hi, Ricky –

      I have seen Lincoln wheat cents that appear to have crooked lettering, upon closer examination, the coins actually had suffered damage right on the letter(s) that cause them to look askew.

      Reply
  15. Hi, I need help with this 1927 wheat penny I found, instead of in god we trust above lincoln it says united we stand, and the back of the penny is blank, but still has its rim, almost like a soda cap, any help would be appreciated.

    Reply
  16. I have 3 error pennies all 1968 d first is a bu error blob top where the in god we trust is stamped into rim, and there is a tint in the date 1968 and on the back of his head 2 is a bu error blob top where again the in god we trust is on the rim and the third is a bu error where there is a crack between we trust rim what would be the value of these my grandfather left them and much more when he passed just wondering what they went for

    Reply
    • Hi, Barry –

      Your coin has been altered, and most likely so to make it an illusionist’s coin for an array of “tricks.”

      Reply
  17. I have a 1960 Jefferson Nickel with no mint mark with error’s that I can’t find info on as being previously reported… so how do I know what is a real error and what isn’t. They all look like errors to me but I am new at this and not sure. From what I can see on the coin is it is really bright a lustrous, It has DDO & DDR, mint errors, I can see stripes across the coin that go under the letters, strong doubling on the building & the background of all the letters has another layer of lettering, the images are crisp and very detailed, there is an indented area all around the outside edge. I can see all the doubled areas a lot stronger under a magnifying glass. I got this out of a row of Nichols given to me from the bank but it is a 1960 so not sure if that means it was circulated or not. Can anyone help me, I am not sure what to do with this coin.

    Reply
    • Hi Tami,

      From what I can tell from the photos, you have an exceptionally nice 1960 Philadelphia (no mintmark) nickel. I would definitely hang on to it. It is worth between 25 and 50 cents.

      Reply
  18. Can you tell me if these quarters are missing clad coins or if not what is wrong with them. They are the darkest quarters I have ever seen.

    Reply
    • These coins appear to have been antiqued, perhaps through the application of an oil or resin. They have a handsome effect, but are worth only face value, unless you are willing to find somebody who might pay a little extra for their artistic appearance (which makes them more like novelty coins, from the collector standpoint).

      Thanks for your question!

      Reply
    • A 1965 Roosevelt dime with the words IN GOD WE TRUST, which is typical, is worth face value (10 cents) if the coin is worn.

      Reply
  19. I have a 1977 penny that seems to be stamped the correct way and then turned and stamped again. You can clearly see 2 memorials on the back; is there any value?

    Reply
    • Hi Jessica,

      Would you please post an image of your coin so we can evaluate it and see what’s going on?

      Thanks!

      Reply
    • Hello, Destiny –

      A 1967 Lincoln cent found in circulation is worth only one cent in collectible value, but some people will pay two or three cents for these since they are copper-based.

      Hope this answers your question!

      Reply
  20. I have a 1989 penny with “We Trust” reversed on the back of the penny and I can’t find any information about it and if it is worth anything.

    Reply
    • Hi Claude,

      The image appears blurry, but it seems that there is either a type of lamination error on your coin involving the copper plating or a chemical alteration.

      Reply
        • Well, it is hard to tell with the photo resolution as it is right now unfortunately. A lamination error can look like part of the metal was carved out, and that type of error can be worth $5 to $10. But I can’t say for certain; perhaps a higher-resolution image may help? Thanks, Claude!

          Reply
          • Hello Pradeep –

            A worn 1977-D Lincoln cent may be worth only its face value in the states, but in India you may receive as much as 5 to 10 cents (U.S. monetary standard) if you sell that coin to a collector, since American pennies are more of a novelty item there.

            Thank you for your question.

    • Hello, Mohameed,

      1974 Lincoln cents are common here in the states, but are more so considered collectors items especially overseas. Such pieces could be worth the equivalent of three to five times face value there.

      Take care!

      Reply
    • Hi Mark,

      What does your penny weigh? You will need to use a post-rate scale to get an accurate measurement down to the grams level.

      Thanks for your question!

      Reply
      • It came up just less than 3 grams. It must have been through the copper plating process twice. Still I will put it in my collection of errors. thanks for the help.

        Reply
  21. Hi,what is the best way to find prices on error coins like this one . Zinc on the outside ,copper on the inside with a die half moon shift.Online prices are very transient . Sometimes individual’s websites help,but to expect massive returns at auction these days seems to be better served by accepting a reasonable offer.

    Reply
    • Hello, Doc —

      Given that you say there is copper on the inside and also noticing how much of the design of this coin was cut off, I think you may have a penny that was struck on a dime coin blank. If this is correct, your piece could be worth $150-$200. Without having it authenticated I don’t want to say for certain, but my intuition tells me you have a Lincoln cent on a dime planchet – very rare indeed!

      Reply
    • Hello, Sankalp!

      Thanks for your question. Here in the United States, Lincoln pennies like this are worth their face value — 1 cent. However, U.S. coins tend to be worth a little more in other nations because they are much more a novelty there than they are here. Just as coins from non-U.S. nations are often worth a little more here in the states than in their native countries.

      I hope this helps, and thanks for checking with us. If you have any more coin questions, we’ll be glad to answer them.

      Reply
      • Hello Joshua,

        Thanks a lot your inputs, this has helped a lot for sure. I love your web site and do come in to check informative posts by you and others, keep on the good work mate.

        Cheers!!!

        Reply
        • Thank you for keeping up with the posts, Sankalp! Please always feel free to ask any questions you have about coins!

          All the best,
          Joshua

          Reply
    • I have a double struck penny that is a wheat, that was also obviously struck with the memorial die. How uncommon would that be?

      Reply
  22. I have a double struck penny that is a wheat, that was also obviously struck with the memorial die. How uncommon would that be?

    Reply
    • Wyatt,

      That’s a beautiful, original-looking 1919-S Lincoln cent. I’d put a value of about 25 to 50 cents on that one, which is actually a nice value for a “common” circulated Lincoln wheat cent.

      Whatever you do, you’ll want to leave this coin just as it is (don’t clean it) and keep it in a cool, dry environment to preserve its surfaces. Right now, it’s just five years shy of technically being an antique.

      Nice coin!

      Reply
    • Hello, Hue Vang –

      Since this is a regular-issue 1990 Philadelphia Lincoln cent and not the proof version made in San Francisco but accidentally made without its “S” mintmark, this coin is worth face value.

      Thank you for checking with us!

      Reply
  23. I have a 1960 d penny and the 6 connects all the way all the other 1960 penis I’ve checked the 6 does not connect is there a value to it or is it pretty common?

    Reply
  24. I have a 1996 D penny that has this on the obverse . “IN GOD W-E TRUST”. The dash looks like it was minted there on purpose.

    Reply
  25. I have a 1996 D penny and on the obverse side there is a dash like this, “IN GOD W-E TRUST”. It appears to have been minted this way. I cancan’t find anything any where like it. If it’s asa mint error, would it be worth spending the money to have it xrayed for proof of the error?

    Reply
    • Hello, Christopher —

      Best as I can tell, it looks like it might be a die break that caused the raised bump. These types of coins are often worth between $1 and $3, though sometimes more based on collector interest.

      Thank you for your question and photo!
      Josh

      Reply
      • I had the Penny checked using EDDY current, an open probe was used. The raised bump is indeed a solid mass without a doubt. Does this mean there could be a likelyhood of more of these out in circulation?

        Reply
        • Hello, Christopher —

          I would bet indeed there are. This is a type of die break, and it’s possible that several hundred of more may have been made before coiners realized the damage and replaced the die.

          Reply
  26. Hi, I have a 1944 s and 1951 s wheat penny, also a 1970 s penny, also a 1943 s steel penny but it does stick to a magnet. My question is are these worth anything?

    Reply
  27. I found myself intrigued by idea of collecting coins here just recently and I came across your site. It is excellent, btw – a great wealth of of information on the subject. I want to ask you about pennies worth keeping. You say, and I paraphrase, that you should keep all Lincoln wheat pennies, Memorial pennies ’59 to ’81, and copper memorial pennies from ’82. But then you also say that that these are only worth their face value or in the case of wheat pennies, 2 to 3 cents, unless they have anomalies such as double-die. So why do you suggest that I keep them, especially the Memorial pennies? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Hello, Susan —

      Thank you for checking out The Fun Times Guide to Coins. Glad you enjoy it! The reason I suggest hanging onto those copper Lincoln Memorial cents is that they are effectively worth more than face value (2 to 3 cents) because of their copper value. While it’s currently illegal to melt pennies for their intrinsic copper, if the U.S. ban is someday lifted, all of these copper pennies will have a tangible “bullion” value in the sense that silver and gold coins do.

      So, yes, it’s true that most Lincoln Memorial cents may be worth only face value from the coin collecting standpoint right now, but their potential value simply as copper coins is markedly higher.

      I hope this clears the matter up. If you have any further coin-related questions please feel free to ask!

      Thank you,
      Josh

      Reply
  28. Hi Joshua,
    i’ve been looking thru more of my change and found two different coins with the same sort of obverse scratched rings on them. Have you any ideas on what this could be? The pictures are here are rough but it’s the best I could do to show the scratched rings.

    Reply
    • Hello, Christopher —

      The Lincoln cent appears to have circular machine scratches on it, but the Roosevelt dime does appear to have a raised circular pattern, which I’ve seen on many coins before and is an occasional issue that occurs during striking that, unless significant in appearance, doesn’t usually warrant any extra value.

      Thanks for your question!
      Josh

      Reply
      • Thanks Joshua,
        This answered my question perfectly. I’m learning a lot here from your articles as well.

        Christopher

        Reply
        • Hello, Chris —

          I really appreciate those kind comments! Always glad to help. Please check back if you have any more questions.

          Best,
          Josh

          Reply
    • Hello, Mel —

      Actually, it appears your 1960 cent is the large date variety… I can tell because on the small date cents, the top of the “9” aligns with the top of the “1” and “0,” and the stem of the 6 is much close to the loop in that number.

      At any rate, this is a handsomely toned 1960 Lincoln cent and even though it’s not worth more than a couple cents (copper value) in worn condition, I’d hang onto it any way since 1960s Lincoln cents are becoming less common in circulation these days.

      Thanks,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hello, Julio —

      1969-S doubled die pennies are worth $50,000 but I would need a much closer photo of the date and lettering on the obverse side (heads side) to determine if your coin may be a doubled die.

      Thanks!

      Reply
    • Hello, Guy —

      This was stamped with those numbers outside of the mint, but for what purpose is anyone’s guess. Perhaps this coin was a ticket of some type? Part of a game? who knows. But as a novelty coin, it may be worth from 20 cents to $1. If we knew the origin of this coin, it would be worth more.

      Reply
  29. good day sir josh, I have hear a 1978 tumb coin…what is the value of it.. if I sale it to your company?? thank you sir…..Im from philipines only…

    Reply
  30. Hey josh,

    Can you make out what what’s going on in the lincoln wheat penny? and also whats with edge of the other newer penny. Thank you!!!

    Reply
  31. Hi. I got a hole collection of pennies from 1903 till almost 1970. its just in my closet. How can I know what I got in my hands?? They got different leter like s & d’ of the same year.

    Reply
    • Hello, Jose —

      You’ve come to the right place. First things first, those “D”s and “S”s are called mintmarks, and they stand for Denver and San Francisco, respectively, where those coins were made. The “blank” Lincoln cents (no mintmarks) were made in Philadelphia. Identifying mintmarks will help determine the rareness and value of your coins.

      Next thing to remember? DON’T clean any of your coins! Collectors prefer a coin’s original color, and cleaning them in any way will lower their value significantly. The brown color of old, worn pennies is considered a thing of beauty to collectors of copper coins!

      Next, we’ll need to know what combination of year AND mintmark (if any) is on your coins. A 1909 Lincoln cent is worth a lot less than a 1909-S penny, for example.

      Here are some links to help you get things sorted out:

      43 Valuable Pennies To Look For: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/valuable-pennies/

      Mintmarks: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/mint_marks_letters_on_coins/

      Please let me know if you have any other questions. I’d be glad to help!

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  32. I found a 1960-d large date penny in the middle of a bank roll. The loop of the 9 is filled in. I’ve searched the Internet but still can’t find if it was caused during the strike or afterwards. Any help would be appreciated.

    Reply
    • Hi, Lloyd —

      It looks like your coin has a die chip right there inside the loop of the “9.” This would have been caused by the U.S. Mint and could add a small bit of extra value (perhaps $1-$5) to your coin, especially if the buyer is interested in die varieties/errors.

      Reply
      • Thanks Joshua. That gives me some happiness because I have five more just like it. All of them are brilliant uncirculated except that they were in the bank wrapper all of these years and the edges are tarnished.

        Reply
    • Hi, Dianna —

      I presume you mean the Fleur-di-lis (flower) symbol (not a saint, such as in a Christian saint)? At any rate, your coin sounds like a novelty piece that was created by altering a regular Lincoln cent. These types of pieces are typically worth 25 to 50 cents.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Xavier —

      The 1971-D and 1974 Kennedy half dollars are worth face value and the 1960 and 1960-D cents are worth two cents each. The other Lincoln cents in this photo are worth 5 cents each.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Xavier —

      Where did you find this information? Likely, you may have found it on a website claiming that a “perfect” or “certified” 2008-D penny is worth $1,200. This is true, but applies only to a very small number of Lincoln cents of that date and mintmark that are considered numismatically “perfect” (or MS 70). Any worn 2008-D Lincoln cent is worth face value, and most pennies of the same date in mint condition are worth 10 cents to $1.

      I hope this clears things up a bit!
      Josh

      Reply
  33. Hello: I have a 1995 D penny with the letters vdb in tiny letter on the bottom back of Lincoln’s jacket. Is this typical? Appreciate the info. New to this and really digging it!

    Reply
    • Hi, Cyndie —

      Great eye! Yes, in fact, the “VDB” letters (initials for designer Victor David Brenner) have appeared under Lincoln’s shoulder since 1918!

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  34. I have a 1997 penny. The letter “i” is missing in liberty. And the e and b are doubled. Any information on the value would be appreciated.

    Reply
  35. Hi, Scott —

    With the angle of the shot, I seem to be having trouble seeing the doubling, which might be simply machine doubling. The missing letters could be attributed to grease in the die, which, if the doubling you see if just machine doubling, may actually make the coin worth more than the machine doubling. Some collectors pay $1 to $5 for such die strike anomalies, though without getting a fix on the appearance and cause of the doubling you see on your coin, I really can’t say for certain the value.

    Please feel free to post another image, maybe more straight on and zoomed in on the area where there appears to be doubling.

    Thanks!
    Josh

    Reply
    • Hi, Xavier —

      The reverse (“tails” side) appears to show some wear. In general, lightly circulated Eisenhower dollars are worth around $1.05 to $1.10

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  36. This 1960 large date penny appears to have a BIE die break; do you notice anything around Lincoln’s face? Maybe I’ve just looked at it too long, but it just seems different than other Lincoln pennies.

    Reply
  37. I have a nickel that is 2 coins pressed together no date only tail side shows on both ends , any idea of what it’s worth I would guess it’s from the late 60s till early 90s

    Reply
    • Hi, Bob —

      If it is worn, it’s worth face value; mint state (uncirculated) specimens are worth 10 to 20 cents.

      Reply
    • Those pennies are worth their face value and are definitely nice, recent examples of the Lincoln Memorial cent, which is no longer made.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, SuperPa —

      These coins, from the angle in this photograph, appear to have some porosity issues, which would mean they are worth only a couple cents each. I can’t see any doubling in the eyes in this particular photo, but I would wonder if the appearance of two eyes may be caused by some of the porosity?

      Please feel free to send a close-up of the Lincoln’s head on the coins if you wish!

      Thank you,
      Josh

      Reply
  38. Hello there was hoping you could help me out I have a 1964 D penny and the E and the dot before it are missing on the reverse no evidence of tampering could you take a look and see if it is in fact an error coin thanks Chuck

    Reply
    • Hi, Chuck —

      There is definitely some die weakness going on there, which may explain why the dots and the “E” are gone. Officially speaking, weakly struck coins don’t tend to have any additional value (save for a few occasions like the 1922 weak “D” cent), but I’d keep this coin anyway because of the aberration. It’s possible that someone who specifically collects such coins would be willing to pay a nominal amount for the oddity.

      Reply
  39. Hello Josh I hatve his 2007 D penny that is encased in a plastic cylinder with a metal band around it and I was wondering if it has any value to it?

    Thanks Anna

    Reply
    • Hi, Anna –

      Would you mind submitting a photo of the coin inside the plastic encasement? I’m trying to determine if the plastic is a coin collector’s holder or perhaps some type of special issue or souvenir. It’s possible if the latter is the case the piece might be worth more as it is than the value of the coin itself (which is worth face value if worn).

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  40. Hi Josh, I came across a penny today that has the Lincoln memorial on both faces of the coin, have you ever seen this before? Is it worth anything? I would appreciate any info,

    Reply
    • Hi, Mary —

      It seems you are describing an illusionist’s coin, which would take two “real” pennies, shave off one side of both coins, and bond them together. These are designed to trick audiences and, sometimes, to win bar bets!

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  41. Hi, I saw what I think is a double die strike, and would lie to know how much this is worth. (sorry about the poor quality of the picture)

    Reply
    • This is very curious indeed. The most important thing for me to find out next would be this coin’s weight. That will tell me a bunch more about what is going on with this coin and then I might be able to provide some more clues as to its value or what to do with it next.

      Thanks!

      Reply
  42. From the vantage point I’m getting, I don’t see any doubling here, though it might just be my computer. May I ask where on the coin you see the doubling? Thanks!

    Reply
    • I think I was mistaken. There appears to be a misstrike on the penny, The ‘In god we trust’ is curved, and the edge on the right seems to be just a bit too big. Does that add any value?
      **UPDATE*** I also have a golden 1964 penny which is in PRISTINE condition, would that be worth anything either?

      Reply
    • Hi, Michael —

      Great question. Unless they are in Mint State grades, worn pieces are generally worth face value, except in the case of copper-based Lincoln Memorial cents, which are worth about 2 cents each for their metal value.

      I would still hang onto those coins because they are generally sought after for collectors for the variety itself. This is especially the case with collectors who insert coins from pocket change into coin folders.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Miguel —

      It looks like it may have been gold plated. These types of altered coins are worth at best 25 to 50 cents as a novelty piece.

      Reply
  43. Good evening – thank you for the interesting site! I ran across rolls of pennies (1982 – all variations in your interesting pennies section). I did not want to unroll them to take a really good picture, so perhaps you can tell from these shots… is this of interest or value in the coin collecting world? The light makes it look a little yellow in the photo.

    Reply
    • Hi, Sheryl —

      Firstly, thank you for your kind comments about the site! The coloration on the coin you’re showing in the photo is not unusual for these 1982 cents. The spottiness of the patina would actually keep the value down a tad. The value of the rolls depends on the condition of the coins within. If all the coins look like the one pictured, I’d suggest the value of each roll is $1.50 to $3.

      Reply
  44. Hi. Like to know why you don’t have no information regarding this penny.
    Its a 1995 D Lincoln and its almost as big as a nickle. The emblems of Lincoln is bigger and the house in the back is also bigger than a normal size. The material is white. Id like to know if there’s more of them circulating

    Reply
    • Hi, Julio —

      The reason we don’t have info on this coin is because it’s actually not a real coin, but rather a type of token. Here’s more info that may be helpful: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/tokens/

      I’m sorry for any disappointment, but unfortunately there are many of these replicas out there. You’d be surprised at the neat-looking tokens and other things that are out there!

      Reply
      • Hi josh..I have a 1878-Cc Morgan silver dollar in ment condition…Can you please tell how much you think its worth???..I’m hearing all types of amounts..

        Reply
        • Hi, Curtis —

          Yes, to answer that question with a little more information, an 1878-CC Morgan dollar can be worth anywhere from $400 to $1,000 or more. Part of the issue in providing an exact value, sight-unseen, is that there are so many gradients to the phrase “mint condition” in coin collecting. Lowball, your coin is worth right around that $400 mark, whereas a high-end “mint condition” 1878-CC Morgan dollar could easily top $1,000. A sight-seen evaluation by your nearest coin dealer could provide you with a more exact figure.

          Best,
          Josh

          Reply
  45. Hello Joshua. I have the following two coins..

    A 1990 Lincoln “no S” and a 1992 D which I do not think is a “Close AM”.
    Your thoughts Sir??

    1990 on left, 1992 on right.

    Reply
    • Hi, Harlfonzo —

      The “A” and “M” on “close AM” Lincoln cents virtually touch at the base, so I’m afraid the two pieces you pictured are not close AM Lincoln cents.

      Keep on checking your change!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Cynthia —

      It’s a pretty coin, but there were so many made that it would only have additional value if it were uncirculated.

      Thank you for your question, and keep on checking your change!
      ~Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Victor!

      This is a 1970-S large date Lincoln cent. I can tell because the bottom of the “7” extends below the base of the “0” (on the more valuable small date, these two points are aligned on an invisible plane). Your piece is worth 2 to 3 cents for its copper value and nominal premium as a relatively scarce “S” Lincoln cent.

      Reply
    • Hi, Benjamin —

      The 1944 Lincoln cent is worth 5 to 10 cents. The 1977-D penny is generally worth face value, but its copper value is 2 cents; at this time it’s illegal to melt U.S. cents for their copper, but it may be worth hanging onto should copper prices rise and/or it becomes legal someday to melt copper pennies.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  46. Hello! I found this 1968 San Francisco mint Lincoln memorial penny. What caught me off guard was how shiny and detailed it seemed to be. Also, the imprints seem to protrude out, as well as the surrounding rim. Through further examination, the sides on the rim also appear to be thicker than the top and bottom of the coin. I am a novice in coin collecting, this appears to be doubling of some sort. I just can’t determine it it is machine doubling or double died. Please let me know of your thoughts, thank you.

    Reply
    • Hello, Michael!

      Welcome to the hobby. 1967 and 1968 Lincoln cents have a bolder surface appearance than most other Lincoln cents due to die modifications, so this is typical. However, it appears that your Lincoln cent is an uncirculated specimen. Such pieces are worth around 10 cents in this condition.

      Keep on checking your change!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Great find, Nancy! Your piece is worth around 25 cents. These are getting really difficult to find in circulation.

      Cheers,
      Josh

      Reply
  47. Hello again ..Josh its David , could you look at these two pennies . The one. the right is the one in question at the top on States and part of it is kind of flat gone could just be a result of a double die stamped .

    Reply
    • Hi, David —

      For some reason the images aren’t appearing here. Would you mind kindly reposting, please?

      Thank you,
      Josh

      Reply
  48. Hello i have several finds 1945 S penny and 1954 S penny both have the wheat. Also is there anything significant about the 2007/2008D pennies? The site is not letting me upload pics it says upload failed. 🙁

    Reply
    • Hi, Jefferson —

      1945-S and 1954-S Lincoln wheat cents are each worth 5 to 10 cents. Typically, 2007 and 2008-D cents have no extra value unless they are in mint condition. If you think something looks off about your 2007 and 2008-D pennies, please post photos and I’ll be glad to check further.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  49. I found a penny that is regular Lincoln Memorial on the back but is blank on the front. The rim of the front is a copper color ring, but the interior is the color of a Nickle. Is it worth anything? Thanks.

    Reply
  50. Hi Mr. Joshua,
    I would like to know what type of error is the attached lincoln cent mint mark D over S Thank you in advance.
    Esther M.

    Reply
    • Hello, Esther!

      It appears the “D” mintmark sustained some type of post-mint damage, giving it that unusual appearance.

      Interesting find!
      Josh

      Reply
  51. Mr. Joshua, I have an uncirculated 1972 penny that appears to have a DDO or possibly a triple die obverse. The tail of the 2 appears to have 3 tips. What are your thoughts on this penny? Brian C.

    Reply
    • Hi, Brian!

      What do you see within the obverse lettering? “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “LIBERTY,” etc.? This may be a doubled die but I would need to see more of the surface details to be sure it isn’t machine doubling (a common defect).

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Ryan!

      Sneezing Abe? I LOVE that! It appears Lincoln’s saliva droplets are the result of surface bruising. So, while this one-cent coin isn’t worth more than face value, it makes one heck of a great visual joke! Keep it and, by all means, please use your “sneezing Abe” analogy when showing it off!

      Cheers,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Thank you, Ms. Esther! I appreciate your kind comments and invite you to ask me any coin questions you want! I’m always glad to assist.

      Reply
    • Hi, Dustyn —

      Oy! It looks like this poor coin was severely inflicted with acute impact damage. This is certainly a post-mint problem, and there are other signs of lighter damage on other parts of your coin, too. While it’s worth no more than one cent, it may be worth hanging onto anyway if you like such interesting oddities!

      Thanks for taking your time to upload these helpful photos!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, David —

      While your coin was indeed struck off-center (at least 1-3 percent), normally off-center coins don’t usually go for any additional money until they have a 10-20 percent off-center strike.

      I hope you keep searching for more numismatic oddities! They’re certainly neat to collect!

      All my best,
      Josh

      Reply
        • In theory it is, David, because these coins are usually filtered for such defects. However, providing a value would depend on just how off center the coin is; a piece that’s just 1-3 percent off wouldn’t have any extra value.

          Please feel free to post a photo of your coin!

          Thank you,
          Josh

          Reply
  52. Hello, KP —

    Unfortunately this is post-mint damage and the coin is worth 2 cents for its copper value.

    Thanks for your question,
    Josh

    Reply
  53. Hi, Skylar —

    I tried blowing these images up large enough to get a good look at them. I was looking for signs of doubling in the “ERTY” part of “LIBERTY”; I don’t seem to see any doubling there, but perhaps you could check and see using a magnifying glass of 5-10X strength. Such pieces are worth about $5.

    I hope this helps,
    Josh

    Reply
    • Hi, Royal —

      It looks like some type of staining on your coin, which isn’t a mint error in this case. Incidentally, all pre-1982 Lincoln cents are worth about twice their face value for their copper bullion.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  54. Josh . I have a lot of Penneys Lincoln’s and my eyes are that great is there a certain type of lIte that might help me by using a lite to look at them or what what’s the best way to look for double dies or errors feels like im over loking them

    Reply
    • Hello, David —

      A clear 100-watt incandescent bulb is one of the best types of lights for viewing coins and is also what many coin dealers use. As for magnification, I prefer a 5x-10x coin loupe, which should provide enough power for viewing minor varieties, defects, and flaws.

      I hope this helps! Have fun looking at your coins!

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  55. Hi I found these 2007 D pennies they were stuck together by force alone and i believe that they have been like that since the mint. What caught my attention was the sides stuck together had no shine to them and a very rough texture. the head of one side was stuck to the tails of the other and they are both 2007D. I’m not sure if they are worth anything but I have never seen anything like this before. Please let me know if I have anything here i’ll include pictures asap but its telling me error ill try resizing them.

    Reply
    • Hi, Zack —

      I’m looking for any signs of die capping, brockages, indents, etc., and don’t see this. It’s possible the coins may have been lightly adhered post mint, explaining why they were stuck together and why the surface is rough.

      Unless I’m missing something that an even clearer photo might show (though these look good to me), I think these are otherwise ordinary coins.

      I hope this helps explain what may be going on,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hey Neil,
      Those look cool!
      I just found this site because I have a 2014 penny that is printed backwards on the back.
      Hey, did you guys notice that the back of his Penny is printed BACKWARDS!
      What’s it worth? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Hmmm… How do you figure?

        The image orientation of the photo featuring the coins reverse is merely upside-down (rotated 180°) in relation to the photo below showing the coins obverse.

        All U.S. coinage is minted with the design of each side positioned and struck in an opposite orientation to that of the others. In other words, if a coin placed heads up on a table was then to be turned over along its horizontal axis (from left to right) the artwork of the tail side will be upside-down in relation to that of the front.

        If you want more insight hit up Google with a keyword search: “coin orientation”.

        Reply
  56. Dear Mr. McMorrow-Hernandez,

    I work a job that receives tips, therefore, I receive a lot of currency, especially in coinage. I am not particularly a collector, but I enjoy the excitement of finding coins that are worth something to someone else and selling it to them.

    I have a few coins that are not pennies that might be interesting to you, and I was wondering if you could appraise them here, or do you want me to post photos of them elsewhere?

    Thanks, John-Mark Ligon

    Reply
    • Hello, John!

      I’d be happy to give a general estimate, based on what I see in photos, of your coins. So, yes, please post your photos and I’ll gladly take a look.

      In the meantime, I urge you to check out this link when you have a moment:

      U.S. Coins Worth More Than Face Value: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/us-coins/

      Good luck!
      Josh

      Reply
  57. I have a lincoln penny that is stamped 1988D but on the opposite side of the face there is aslo stamped backwards 1981D on lincoln’s shoulder.
    Can anyone give me info on this coin.

    Reply
    • Hello, Ruth!

      Would you please submit a photo of the Lincoln cent here in the comments section so I can see what might be going on?

      Thank you,
      Josh

      Reply
      • I TYPE IN CAPS DUE TO POOR EYESIGHT.
        MY SON MIGHT BE ABLE TO SET A PHOTO UP FOR YOU.
        I DON’T KNOW HOW TO DO THAT, I’M NOT VERY COMPUTER LITERATE.

        I’LL ASK HIM, THE PENNY BELONGS TO HIS FIANCE.

        RUTH
        ——————————————–

        Reply
    • Hi, Wayne —

      Would you please upload an image of your coin so I can check for any diagnostics?

      Thank you,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Daniel —

      Without a photo of the coin I can’t say for certain what’s going on, but I can assure it is not a mint-made error. It sounds more like a novelty coin that was created from altering two coins and bonding the obverse of a 1916 Lincoln cent to the reverse of a Lincoln Memorial cent.

      While a conversation piece, it isn’t worth anything monetary in the numismatic sense.

      I hope this helps to answer your question!
      Josh

      Reply
  58. Hello there.. I would like your oppinion about a 1982 Lincoln Memorial Penny, for which I bet is Off Center and also is a LARGE DATE coin.. so it have TWO REMARKBLE things about 1982 lincoln pennies !! Thank you 😉 it shows a good conservation and if you have any idea about it´s value will be appreciated, btw.. it weights 3.1 grams which means comes from copper mint, right?

    Reply
  59. Hello .Josh . It me Dave .I have a 1970 Juliana Koningin Der Nederlanden witch has obvious doubling on the lettering I was wondering who I could send a picture of it too to have them look at it not have to send the coin to send a picture of it could you send me a link on

    Reply
    • Hi, Badal —

      A worn 1965 Lincoln cent is worth about 2 cents for its copper value and 20 to 30 cents if in typical uncirculated condition.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Abraham —

      I’m afraid the photo is a bit blurry; I’m not sure if this is a regular 1976 Lincoln cent or if you’re asking about something else more unusual about this coin.

      Thank you,
      Josh

      Reply
  60. Hey josh i have one cent coin of 1997 d. I want to sell it. I am from india. I want to know the selling price and where to sell

    Reply
    • Hi, Nadeem —

      If your 1997-D Lincoln cent has any signs of wear, it is worth one cent (US).

      You might want to consider saving your coin as a memento.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Pam —

      I will need more information and hopefully a photo, please!

      I look forward to finding out more about this interesting-sounding coin.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
        • Hi, Pam —

          Clicking the little rectangular icon just under the bottom left side of the comment box should allow you to upload photos!

          Best,
          Josh

          Reply
          • Hi, Pam —

            Are the unusual areas raised or sunken into the coin? I’m trying to get a really good look at the reverse (shield side). It seems there is a strip of metal that says “GOD” on it, as in IN GOD WE TRUST.

            This may be an error; if you wouldn’t mint re-uploading a clearer (if kindly possible) photo of the reverse/shield side that would be very helpful here. I think this may be something worth having authenticated but want to double check first.

            Thank you,
            Josh

          • Some areas are sunken in, some are not. It does say GOD within the grove. Here are several more photos.

          • Hi, Pam —

            I think this coin deserves an in-hand inspection the more I look at it. I would want to ensure this isn’t a coin that in some way has been altered either by fusing a sliver of obverse to the coin or through some other means of manipulation. However, I believe this may possibly be an error and suggest that you have the coin evaluated either by a numismatic professional who can see the coin in person or have a coin certification firm examine it.

            Here is info on coin certification companies: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/slabbed_coins/

            Here is a searchable list of coin dealers near you: https://png.memberclicks.net/find-a-png-dealer

            And here are details on how to find a good coin dealer: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/coin_dealer/

            Best of luck,
            Josh

  61. Hi, I have a 1982 d large date zinc Lincoln cent, it also has a misaligned obverse and looks like a heavy gold tone. Can you tell me anything about this? Thank you, John h.

    Reply
  62. Hi, I have 2 wheat pennies, 1925 and 1928. The 1925 is clean and looks circulated slightly but can see every detail and is shiny but not reflective. Can you tell me how much this is worth? Jamison b

    Reply
    • Hello, Jamison —

      Your cleaned 1925 Lincoln wheat cent is worth about 8 to 10 cents – it would have actually been worth more if it was not cleaned.

      The 1928 Lincoln cent, assuming it is not cleaned, is worth about 20 cents in typical worn condition.

      Thank you for checking the site out! Please feel free to come back with more coin questions in the future!

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, David —

      Since both 1943 cents stick to a magnet, that means they are normal steel cents and are worth about 20 cents each.

      Thank you for your question!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Hamed —

      A 1968 Lincoln cent is worth only about twice its value, so it may not be worth your while to try selling it. If you do, you might get the most money for it by selling it on eBay.

      Good luck!
      Josh

      Reply
  63. Hi, Emmanuel —

    The site you referred to unfortunately is referring to only uncirculated coins that are literally in perfect condition. The actual value of your 1995-D and 2007 Lincoln cents, assuming you found them in pocket change and they thus have wear, is only face value.

    Please check back here at The Fun Times Guide in the future when you want more accurate pricing on your coins! In the meantime, please feel free to check this guide out: 43 Most Valuable Pennies: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/valuable-pennies/

    Good luck!
    Josh

    Reply
  64. Hi. I have a ( United States of America one cent liberty 1970 s). How much is it? It says that it is $50,000 and up.

    Reply
    • Hi, Hamed —

      While it’s possible for a select few Lincoln Memorial cents to sell for $50,000 and up, most are worth between face value and $50. Would you please post a photo of your 1970-S Lincoln cent?

      Thank you,
      Josh

      Reply
  65. hi joshua
    , its christine , 1 have a 1970 s penn , looks like maybe double shadow, double die . any worth

    Reply
  66. 2- 1968 pennies number 8 looks more like a B and perhaps other lettering not in full at the top I don’t know if I’m seeing right or not.. what can u tell me about this pennies. .

    Reply
        • Hi, Maria —

          Based on what I see in the photo, the “1942” date appears flattish due to heavy wear. I don’t see any attributions for a 1942-D double die cent.

          Your piece is still worth 5 to 10 cents!

          Thank you for your questions and photos,
          Josh

          Reply
      • Hi, Maria —

        The “8” digit is misshapen due to post-mint damage, which manifests in other ways on those coins (crimped edges, scratches, etc.). Both pieces are worth 2 cents for their copper value.

        Best,
        Josh

        Reply
  67. Hello Joshua
    Thank u so much for ur input on the pennies.
    So what can u tell me about this 1959 silver quarter it is silver right.. or no..and if it’s worth anything at al.

    Reply
    • I also have a 1980 half dollar I don’t know if this how it suppose to look like but the hair line is covering some of the letter on liberty ( er ). Can u tell more about this one as well..

      Reply
        • Can u take a look at this 1953 s penny and tell me about it , it seems like there’s a few errors on the year and with the ( S ) and with ( In God we trust ) . Thank u..and im sorry i keep bothering u.

          Reply
        • Keen eye for keeping this 1985-D dime due to the interesting appearance, which is actually a combination of heavy edge/rim wear and perhaps a light strike.

          This piece is worth face value.

          Keep on checking your change!
          Josh

          Reply
        • Hi, Maria —

          Yes, your 1956 Lincoln cent is considered obsolete as the wheat ears reverse (“tail’s side”) design is no longer in production and hasn’t been since 1958. This date, however, is considered common and is worth 3 to 5 cents.

          Best,
          Josh

          Reply
      • Hi, Maria —

        The line and some of the other surface features on the 1980 half dollar relate back to post-mint damage. This piece is worth face value.

        Thank you for your question and photos!
        Josh

        Reply
    • Hi, Maria!

      Your 1959 Washington quarter is worth about $4 given current silver values. Nice find!

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  68. Hello, I was wondering where anyone sells their doubled die cents? My local coin shops all told me there’s no market in my area for them and all they were interested in were silver coins. I actually have a few on this list and im positive they are legitimate doubled dies.

    Reply
    • Hi, Cody —

      The error/variety market can be a bit finicky, especially if you live in an area with relatively few coin collectors. People who pursue metals only for the sake of stacking silver coins as high as possible aren’t, for the most part, really “collectors” from the traditional sense of the word. If you want to sell your doubled dies (and those are great coins indeed) you might need to expand your search for coin dealers or consider the possibility of consigning them to a coin dealer in a larger region; listing them on eBay is another good idea.

      Here’s more info on looking for coin dealers: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/coin_dealer/

      Good luck!
      Josh

      Reply
  69. can anyone tell me is a 1997 penny with a silver rim and the back is about 75% copper 25% silver and the front is silver except a light copper over the head worth anything?

    Reply
    • Hi, Amanda —

      Based on your description of the coin, it sounds like the copper coating is significantly worn, exposing the coin’s zinc core.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  70. Hi @JoshuaTheFunTimesGuide:disqus This is a very interesting read and from reading these comments I can see you are very knowledgeable when it comes to the value of coins. I found your website while researching a 1962 One Cent Lincoln memorial coin that I’ve just found in the street. As I’m based in the UK, American cents are not something I see very often so I have no idea if this is just a common coin or if it holds any value. As you can see from my photos, it’s not in mint condition but the ‘liberty’ and ‘in god we trust’ are very close to the rim of the coin. Also, I did notice an unusual orientation for the coin when compared to other coins I have. If I rotate the coin horizontally, the reverse side.appears to be upside down. I’m not sure if this is normal for this coin or not but for every other coin I look at, both sides are the same way up if rotated horizontally. Obviously, if I rotated this Lincoln coin vertically, then both sides would appear to be the same way up.
    As this is a coin I found on the street, I may as well tell you about the other coins I found with it. I also found a 1974 Canada 10 Cents coin, 1988 Singapore 10 cents coin and 2x British half penny coins 1973 and 1979.
    Any info you could provide me on the Lincoln coin or any of the other coins would be really appreciated. I’m basically just wondering if it’s worth sticking them on eBay or not. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Hello, Reeve —

      Great question! While in the states such a coin would be worth only two or three cents for its copper value, in Britain there may be a collecting market for a 1962 cent for its value as a foreign coin/novelty. Just as, perhaps, well-worn New Pence coins from the 1970s and early 1980s may be worth only face value in Britain but about 10 cents (USD) in the states for their numismatic novelty here.

      All the pieces you mention in the previous comment are worth roughly 5 to 15 cents (USD); while the values of the coins you have found may not be much worth the trouble of listing them or selling them to a coin dealer, I do think they are worth hanging onto as the basis of a modern-day world coin collection.

      If you’re looking for more info about United States Lincoln cents, you might want to check this link out:

      43 Most Valuable U.S. Pennies Worth Hanging On To: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/valuable-pennies/

      I have written briefly about Canadian coins here at The Fun Times Guide:

      Why I Love Collecting Canadian Coins: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/canadian_coins/

      Thank you for your questions! Please feel free to ask any other coin-related questions you may have!

      Cheers,
      Josh

      P.S. By the way, I have a soft spot in my heart for old British copper pennies — they are fun coins to collect!

      Reply
  71. Also, another VERY interesting aspect of this coin that I’ve just noticed by zooming into the memorial side of the coin is the tiny Lincoln figure in the middle of the memorial building. On my coin this is impossible to see with the naked eye. TBH, I’m not sure if that figure is supposed to be there or if it’s just a fluke from wear and tear to the coin. I’ve circled it in the image.

    Reply
    • Hi, Reeve!

      Yes, the little figure of Lincoln is supposed to be on every Lincoln Memorial cent struck from 1959 through 2008, but what a cool little detail that most people don’t even know is there. I love your enthusiasm for these great old American coins. I hope you find many more in your travels!

      Always here to answer your coin questions,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Greg —

      While the lettering is a bit distorted due to wear, the diagnostics appear to suggest this is a wide AM (regular) cent. This piece does have some of the characteristics of a capped die, though it also appears to have a somewhat normal strike on both faces, which leads me to believe this coin may actually be a regular coin that has post-mint damage; the anomaly here — the edges rolled over the lettering — could have been imparted by centrifugal force within a machine, such as a clothes dryer.

      I would feel better if this coin were inspected in-hand versus a photo (though these images are really crisp) mainly because I think the edges should be inspected under magnification, especially as it concerns the areas of the rim rolled upon the obverse and reverse.

      If you’re inclined to have the coin inspected by a third-party coin grader, you might consider some of the firms listed in this article: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/slabbed_coins/

      You could also have it checked out by a local coin dealer. Here’s a searchable list of dealers around the country: https://png.memberclicks.net/find-a-png-dealer

      And more info on how to find a good coin dealer: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/coin_dealer/

      All the best!
      Josh

      Reply
  72. Hello , Joshua. I have a 1918 .P , on the the reverse in the word in the United States word state is missing a T I’ve looked at it and took pictures of it I want to get your opinion on this do you know anything about A coin of that type I look in my red book but I can’t find it… Thank’s ..#1 Fan.

    Reply
    • Hello, David —

      The “T” is weakly struck but still discernible under magnification. It appears to be a filled die variety/error and would bring at best a nominal amount over book value among those who collect such anomalies. It’s worth somewhere around 25 cents.

      Thank you for your question and photos!
      Josh

      Reply
      • have a lots coins to my collection .
        All Lincoln wheat pennies made from 1920-1958
        All Lincoln Memorial pennies made from 1959-1981
        Copper Lincoln Memorial pennies made in 1982
        and
        1 dime
        5 cents
        quarters
        6 buffalo nickels
        some bill money(1963 b series $1/1976 $2 bills/2003 a series,or more)
        1982 copper or bronze or more pennies …..
        so i want to sell some these..i can send you all pictures ,if you interested to buy.
        tank you

        Reply
    • Hi, Jesus —

      The redness is corrosion; this piece is worth about two cents for its copper value.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  73. I have a qustion so in1982 they stopped making copper penny so if you have a 1982 copper penny is it worth money

    Reply
    • Hi, Jesus —

      Not necessarily; some 1982 cents are worth two cents for their copper value, while others are worth face value.

      1982 cents that weigh 3.11 grams are made from the bronze composition and are worth double their face value, while those weighing 2.5 grams are worth face value.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Amanda —

      This 1972-S Lincoln cent appears to be a normal strike. Though worn, your 1972-S cent is still worth holding aside; it is worth at least 2 cents for its copper value and some collectors will pay up to 10 cents for worn San Francisco (“S”) mint Lincoln Memorial cents.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Jake —

      This coin is not a 1969-S doubled die cent; I do see hints of possible doubling in the letter “E” in STATES on the reverse. I tried bringing up the detail in zoom mode and some of the anomaly appears to be possible post-mint damage. If that is indeed doubling, it is light and quite possibly machine doubling, which would be worth little over face in this case.

      Thank you for your question and photos!
      Josh

      Reply
      • Thank you for replying i don’t really live by any real city’s I think the closest coin shop or anything like that is about 80 miles away I just started messing around with the coin thing and it’s pretty cool but no one to look at my coins but now I got a little better idea what’s going on so again thanks

        Reply
        • Hi, Adam —

          You have a normal 1990 Lincoln cent with machine doubling due to a deteriorating die. While it doesn’t really have any extra numismatic value, it’s a neat piece to hold aside.

          Thank you for your question and photos!
          Josh

          Reply
          • Hi, Adam —

            Your coin appears to have machine doubling. Such pieces are novel but aren’t rare and don’t carry and numismatic premium over ordinary. There may be a few collectors who will be willing to pay a small amount $1 to $2 to buy the coin if it caters to their interest.

            Best,
            Josh

    • Hi, Kimberlo —

      It looks like your 1965 Lincoln cent has oxidized, which turned the surface darker. It’s normal for copper coins such as yours to turn different shades of brown and even black. This piece is worth two cents for its copper value.

      Thank you for your question,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Jacob —

      The doubled rim on your 1973-S Lincoln cent is a common striking irregularity. Because the doubling is relatively minor and the coin is worn, this piece isn’t worth more than its metal value, or about 2 cents.

      Thank you for your question and photo!
      Josh

      Reply
        • Hi, John —

          You can go right ahead and submit your photos right here on The Fun Times Guide to Coins comments forum! This is where we check out coins and provide answers…

          Looking forward to seeing your coins and helping you evaluate them!

          Best,
          Josh

          Reply
  74. Hi Josh,
    If you could give me your opinion on this coin. I know they are not the best pictures but the coin is sealed in plastic. I don’t know if this is a dd or error coin. Thank you for your time and I enjoy reading your articles.
    Judy

    Reply
    • Hello, Muah —

      Great find… From what I can tell in the photos, this is quite possibly a doubled die, but if it is, it’s extremely well worn, making it difficult for me to tell A) Whether or not this is a doubled die, machine doubling, or something else and B) what type of doubled die this could be (there are different types).

      Here’s more info on 1960 doubled dies that you may find useful in comparing your coin to the photos… https://www.doubleddie.com/572234.html

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
      • Thanks so much for the help. I appreciate it. Coin is still in original packaging and has never been touched so all that mess is from machine. When the day comes I take it out of package, I will repost an update.
        Many thanks,
        Judy

        Reply
        • Hi, Muah –

          The type of cellophane holder this 1960-D Lincoln cent is in is not original U.S. Mint packaging from that era, so it appears to be in an aftermarket holder of some sort… Very interesting!

          I think this coin is likely a variety of some sort, now we just need to rule out machine doubling in-hand some how.

          Best,
          Josh

          Reply
    • Hello, Jeffrey —

      Based on the appearance of the doubling, etc. this appears to be machine doubling, not a doubled die. Such a piece is worth a small premium (in this case perhaps 50 cents to a dollar or so) to those who collect such anomalies.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hello, Morena —

      I don’t see any signs of a doubled ear on your 1984 penny at the resolution of this photo. I would be looking for doubling in the lobe, which I don’t see. If you would like to resubmit the photo at a higher resolution I’d be glad to take a second look.

      Good luck,
      Josh

      Reply
  75. Hi, Nicholas —

    This appears to be a very nice looking circulated 1960-D large date Lincoln cent. It seems to have light amounts of wear on the high points and is worth 2 cents for its metal value.

    Thank you for your question and photos!
    Josh

    Reply
    • Hi, Jonah –

      It could be the photographic resolution, but I’m afraid I don’t see any doubling on the coins pictured here.

      All of the circulated pre-1982 Lincoln cents are worth 2 cents for their metal value and the ones made since are worth face value.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  76. I have searched online like crazy and either I’m clueless or its too rare. I have 1978 d Lincoln that as the usual wear and maybe common printing errors BUT what’s odd is the 7 and only 7 in 1978 is stamped twice or an extra something. I’m not an expert but it’s odd and trying to find info on it. Or other similar. I can gladly post pics.

    Reply
    • Hello, Laura —

      I wish I could blow the photo up to a larger size and get a better look, but it appears to be damage from multiple nail strikes, with the streaking occurring as the coin slid upon contact. Perhaps it was used to protect whatever surface lay under the nail as it was being struck through another material on top of the coin. There are other signs of damage perhaps caused by clamping or vicing.

      Thank you for your question and photos!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Laura —

      It looks like this coin may have been in contact with a striated adhesive-covered surface or perhaps even cardboard or heavy-bond textured paper. At any rate, the stripes were caused outside of the U.S. Mint.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Laura —

      Yes, it appears your 1962-D may be uncirculated or very close to it (maybe a really nice About Uncirculated-58). I can’t tell for sure because I would need to inspect the coin under magnification to look for evidence of wear on the coin’s highest points. If the coin is uncirculated, its value could be $1 or more based on how nice the surfaces appear under magnification. A worn piece would be worth 2 to 3 cents.

      Thank you for your question and photo!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hello, Laura —

      The 1996-D appears to have machine doubling based on what I see in the photo and diagnostics on the coin. While the 1994-D appears to have post-mint damage, I’d be curious about getting a closer look at the mintmark to confirm it isn’t something else. The 1984-D appears to be a weakly struck piece and thus why the “L” is light or missing in “LIBERTY.” The “S” mintmark on the 1952 is close to the date but within general placement parameters. That one is worth 3 to 5 cents.

      Cool finds!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hello, Kathryne —

      The “M” is a post-mint counterstamp. It’s likely the “M” was imprinted by a retail company, but determining its origin is unlikely unless we can find someone who remembers these when and where these coins were distributed.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
        • Thank you so much for those wonderful comments, Cathryne! Please feel free to stop by again in the future for answers to future coin-related questions!

          Reply
    • Hello, Judith —

      Your 1964 Lincoln cent is worth about twice its face value due to its copper value, but it isn’t necessarily a scarce coin. I think you’ll want to check out this basic list of which pennies are worth significantly more than face value. I can tell you from personal experience there are many pennies floating around in circulation that you’ll want to keep your eye out for:

      43 Pennies Worth Holding Onto: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/valuable-pennies/

      Good luck!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Liset –

      It looks like this 1971-D Lincoln cent has had a rough 45 years, which is why it has those post-mint gouges and cuts! This nicely colored old Lincoln cent is still worth 2 cents for its copper value though.

      Thank you for your question and photo!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Laura —

      The FG initials for coin designer Frank Gasparro look normal on this coin.

      Thank you for your question and photos!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Alex —

      I’m afraid the lines and gouges are all forms of post-mint damage. Still, this 1970 Lincoln cent is worth two cents for its copper value, so it’s a profitable find. ‘

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  77. Hello, Alex —

    There is some nice definition to this date, but it’s appears normal in the photo. It looks like the coin may have been very well struck, which is an good thing, but not numismatically significant on a circulation 1996-P Roosevelt dime.

    Keep on looking, and don’t forget to be looking for the coins mentioned in this link, too: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/us-coins/

    Good luck,
    Josh

    Reply
    • Hi, Hannah —

      What I see among these four images is possible doubling on the obverse of the 1964-D Lincoln cent. I zoomed in on the coin and it appears to have some spread in the word LIBERTY but I can’t tell for sure because the photo gets a bit grainy on closeup. Here’s some photos of known 1964-D doubled dies. None match this exactly (suggesting yours may simply have machine doubling) but there are several types of 1964-D doubled die cents out there. Perhaps yours is a newly discovered variety: https://www.doubleddie.com/520334.html

      Good luck!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Michael —

      The spacing looks about normal. There are minor differences, in some cases, concerning the spacing of lettering and other details on coins. In some cases, these are worth a lot of money, and in other cases they aren’t, but in this situation there is no attributed die variety to this effect on the 1995-D Lincoln cent.

      I hope this info is helpful,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Michael —

      The image is a little blurry on my side as I blow it up; perhaps the top left one might be but I really can’t say for certain because what I’m looking for I can’t tell for certain; the very bottom right of the “A” should be essentially touching the bottom left of the “M” for it to be a Close AM coin.

      I hope this info helps! If you can kindly resend a clearer image I would be happy to look again!

      Thank you for your question and photo,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Shark —

      You have a 2015-D Lincoln cent? If so, and it’s worn (even the slightest hint – if you found it in pocket change, it’s worn), is worth face value. Mint state examples are generally worth 10 cents and up.

      I hope this info helps,
      Josh

      Reply
  78. I found a 1950 Lincoln penny… BUT IT HAS THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL! I double checked the date… 1950! What now? I thought was only wheats that year.

    Reply
    • Hi, Vickie –

      You’re right — the first Lincoln Memorial cent was released in 1959. It sounds like you have an altered novelty piece. I could tell you more and confirm if I could kindly see an uploaded image of the coin please.

      Thank you for your question!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Lady —

      Yes, your 1952 penny is a tad off center, but not by enough to make it worth anything extra as an off-center error. Normally, a coin must be struck at least 5 to 10% off center for it to be collected as an error. Your piece, however, is still a very nice example of a circulated 1952 Lincoln cent with original chocolate brown color and is worth 5 to 10 cents.

      It’s a little hard to tell from the photo angle, but it appears this 1960-D Lincoln cent is a small date and is worth 50 cents to $1.

      Nice finds,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hey, Lady!

      My pleasure! It looks like this 1965 quarter has been through a lot in its 51 years. I see a lot of surface damage on the reverse, which makes it hard for me say for whether or not the “blob” of metal near the “UNI” in “UNITED” is a cud, other type of error/variety, or merely post-mint damage. A close-up zoom on that area is a little blurry.

      If it’s possible to resubmit a clearer image I’d be happy to look at the coin again.

      Thanks!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Alex —

      The 1955 Lincoln cent is a nice example worth about 20 cents. The 1944 Lincoln cent has a steely look, and I can see why you submitted it — perhaps a rare 1944 steel cent. Let’s say you give it a weigh and please let me know what the scale says.

      Thanks!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Alex —

      It’s great to hear from you! I think the 1985 cent is toned, though it’s difficult for me to say exactly what caused the purple discoloration. I would personally hold it aside. The 1943 steel cent is worth about 10 cents. The 1982-P Washington quarter is worth approximately 30 to 40 cents.

      Thank you for your questions and photos!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Lady —

      The photo of the 1968-D Washington quarter isn’t coming through, but if it’s worn, it’s worth face value. Your 1969-S Lincoln cent shows no evidence of being a doubled die but does appear a little off-center, resulting in what appears to be a slightly doubled rim on the left obverse. Such a piece may be worth about $1 to collectors interested in such minor but nonetheless interesting errors.

      Thank you for your questions and photos!
      Josh

      Reply
  79. Hi Josh, I found a unigue penny and was wondering if you could tell me anything about it. Because of the imprint it does not have a P or D. It is 1982. And on the back you can barely see it but there is “BERT” which I am guessing is part of liberty from the front between United and States.

    Reply
  80. Hi bro! Here again!!:Joshua, if you remember the photo of a 1944 penny that looks like steel! I wanted to ask you if it is true that if you do not stick to a magnet. Is not it original? Because I try and do not stick to the magnet. On the other hand, I read that in those days, 2 franc francs were made in Philadelphia, and maybe that metal was mistakenly used? all right. I really do not know, but thank God you’re helping us with those doubts … thank You and here some coins https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/1bfb37e89b3786fbf91401c510817fa69e2a936d8f9cf9fd5df2ba824692498b.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/8ae5c590737e72bddf373e7f2369be3a74835f3ec145ad263c18e199173ee23b.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/5fdb8fced748b53fc59ab56041e66b6108e503311831646bc981704af83cb6f7.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/4593914251d1acc73720cc747b517422a7cb9356399bb866be01fcf8f3b2bd15.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/00d80060949a9f7e3ae152508b255baa133926a2416d098d6bdb444521c66a15.jpg https:// https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/4593914251d1acc73720cc747b517422a7cb9356399bb866be01fcf8f3b2bd15.jpg uploads.disquscdn.com/images/05a0b3b5d8f25b52d04da45ee517732546cf1ae943a41c64dc0bab48c68852eb.jpg

    Reply
    • Hi, Alex —

      The 2-Francs coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint in were made on the zinc-coated steel planchets used for the 1943 steel cents. Those therefore have similar physical dimensions and weight as U.S. 1943 cents. Those would be magnetic. Off-metal U.S. error coins actually have been reported — great point to bring up. I don’t seem to see any errors with the coins you picture here.

      Here are approximate values of your coins:

      •1918 Lincoln penny – 10 to 15 cents
      •1931 Lincoln penny – 50 cents to $1
      •1936 Lincoln penny – 10 to 15 cents
      •1968-D Lincoln penny – 2 cents

      You’re really astute to be looking for off-metal errors, Alex. Do keep it up!

      Good luck,
      Josh

      QWERTY

      Reply
    • Hi, Alex —

      All of these coins appear normal and are worth face value except for the 1934 Lincoln penny, which is worth about 5 to 10 cents.

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Alex —

      The dime image appears a little blurry, but they all appear to be copper-nickel clad pieces, so they are worth face value. The 1945 and 1947 cents are worth about 5 cents each, and the 1964 and 1969 pennies are worth 2 cents each for their copper value.

      Thanks as always for your questions and photos!
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hey, Alex!

      Of the coins and pieces in these shots, the pieces worth more than face value are the 1941 Jefferson nickel (10 to 15 cents) and the $100 1 ounce silver bar, which is presently worth about $18.

      Cheers,
      Josh

      Reply
    • Hi, Alex!

      The appearance of another face actually is caused by a wear pattern on this coin. While not rare, it’s certainly a cool-looking coin!

      Best,
      Josh

      Reply
  81. Hi josh do you know anything about the 1994 Washington quarter with no mint mark I only seen one other with no info about it said it doesn’t exist in the 90’s on on the 80’s but not true I have one so doesn’t someone please please let me know

    Reply