Are you looking for BIE Lincoln pennies in your loose change? You should be! These scarce and valuable error coins can be found in circulation. Here’s what to look for, where you are most likely to find them, and how much they’re worth.
Pennies
Benjamin Franklin designed the first U.S. penny in 1787 (called a Fugio cent). The U.S. Mint started producing pennies in 1793 with Large cents (1793-1857), followed by Flying Eagle cents (1856-1858), Indian Head cents (1859-1909), and Lincoln cents (1909-present). One of the most popular pennies among collectors is a Lincoln cent design: the Lincoln Wheat penny (1909-1958). Here, experienced coin collectors are sharing fun ways to collect pennies, how to grade pennies to determine their condition & value, which pennies are the rarest & most valuable, and how much U.S. pennies are worth (by year).
1924 Wheat Penny Value Guide: See How Much All 1924 Wheat Pennies Are Worth + A List Of 1924 Penny Errors Worth $20+ Apiece
See how much your 1924 wheat penny is worth, how many 1924 Lincoln cents were made, info about doubled dies and other 1924 penny errors, and more.
The Ultimate List Of Die Break Coins & Their Values: See What Different Types Of Die Break Coins Look Like (Including Die Cracks & Cud Error Coins)
Die break coins are error coins. Some are rarer than others. Some are worth $100 or more. If you have a die crack coin, cud coin, or other types of die break error coins… here’s how to determine their value.
How Much Is A 1957 Penny Worth? See The Value Of All 1957 Wheat Pennies + A List Of 1957 Wheat Penny Errors Worth $20+ Apiece
Have a 1957 penny? Want to know what it’s worth? See the value of a 1957-D wheat penny, a 1957 penny with no mintmark, and 1957 pennies with errors.
How Much Is A 1956 Wheat Penny Worth? See The Value Of All 1956 Wheat Pennies + A List Of 1956 Penny Errors Worth $10+ Apiece
Have a 1956 wheat penny? Want to know what it’s worth? See the value of a 1956-D wheat penny, a 1956 penny with no mintmark, and 1956 pennies with errors.
How Much Is A 1954 Penny Worth? See The Value Of All 1954 Wheat Pennies + A List Of 1954 Penny Errors Worth Up To $100 Apiece
Have a 1954 wheat penny? Want to know what it’s worth? See the value of a 1954-D penny, a 1954-S penny, a 1954 penny with no mintmark, and 1954 pennies with errors.
How Much Is A 1953 Wheat Penny Worth? One Sold For $14,000! See If Your 1953 Penny Is Rare, Valuable, Or An Error Coin
Have a 1953 wheat penny? Want to know how much it’s worth? See the value of 1953 pennies, a list of 1953 penny errors, and whether or not 1953 pennies are rare.
How Much Is A 1952 Penny Worth? At Least One 1952 Wheat Penny Is Worth More Than $9,000! Find Out What Your 1952 Wheat Pennies Are Worth Here
Have a 1952 penny? Want to know what it’s worth? Here are the most valuable 1952 wheat pennies, errors to look for, and a price guide for all 1952 pennies. The ultimate 1952 wheat penny price guide.
1951 Wheat Penny Value + A List Of 1951 Penny Errors (Some 1951 Wheat Pennies Are Worth Over $10,000!)
Want to know how much your 1951 wheat penny is worth? Here’s how to tell rare & valuable 1951 pennies apart from common ones. Plust a list of 1951 penny errors to look for.
1950 Wheat Penny Value: See How Much A Circulated vs. Uncirculated 1950 Penny Is Worth & If You Have One That’s Worth $1000 Or More!
Here’s how to tell how much your 1950 penny is worth. See the circulated vs uncirculated 1950 wheat penny value, how many 1950 pennies were made, how rare 1950 pennies are, and which 1950 penny is the most valuable.
Is Your 1949 Wheat Penny Worth $100 Or More? Here’s How To Tell Rare 1949 Pennies From Common Ones
Here’s how to tell a rare & valuable 1949 wheat penny from a common 1949 penny (which is still worth 3 cents or more). The truth is values of 1949 wheat pennies are all over the board: Most circulated 1949 pennies are worth 3 or 4 cents. Uncirculated 1949 pennies are generally worth $1 or more. Other 1949 Lincoln cents with errors are worth $100 or more. Some rare 1949 wheat penny values soar beyond $1,000 apiece! See how much YOUR 1949 penny is worth…
The 1948 Penny Value Ranges From 3 Cents To Over $10,000! See What Your 1948 Wheat Penny Is Worth
All about 1948 wheat pennies, including… How much a 1948-S penny is worth. How much a 1948-D penny is worth. How much a 1948 wheat penny with no mintmark is worth.The most valuable 1948 penny. How many 1948 pennies were made. Which 1948 wheat pennies are rare. And 1948 error pennies you should look for — including 1948 doubled dies and other oddities.
Have A 1947 Wheat Penny? Does It Have A ‘D’ Or ‘S’ Mintmark? Some 1947 Pennies Are Worth $1,000 Or More! Find Your 1947 Penny Value Here
Looking for the 1947 wheat penny value? Here’s the ultimate guide to 1947 pennies – how many were made, and the inside scoop on the most valuable 1947 pennies. Everything you want to know about your 1947 penny value.
1940 Penny Value: See Which 1940 Wheat Pennies Are Worth $10,000 Or More!
See how much a 1940 wheat penny with no mintmark is worth and how much a 1940-D penny is worth. The most valuable 1940 penny (with wear from circulation) is the 1940-S penny. See how much all of your 1940 pennies are worth here…
Post Mint Damage & Post Strike Damage: What You Need To Know About PMD & PSD vs. Error Coins + Damaged Coins Value
Post Mint Damage (or Post Strike Damage) refers to any damage a coin has suffered after leaving the U.S. Mint — including scratches, dings, holes, bumps, nicks, and gouges. See how damaged coins are different from error coins, plus the value of damaged coins.
Two Headed Coins – Are They Rare? Are They Valuable? See Examples Of The Most Rare & Most Valuable 2-Headed Coins
Have a two-headed coin? Want to know what it’s worth? Find out here! See examples of two-headed coins and two-tailed coins made by the U.S. Mint. Plus, other novelty coins like the the Lincoln-Kennedy penny and other 2-headed coins that are not US Mint coins.
Tips For Collecting Early American Coins From The 1700s And 1800s + Early U.S. Coin Values & Historical Trends
Collect old coins? Early American coins (from 1793 to about 1839) have been highly demanded among coin ‘type’ collectors for generations. Here’s a little about the value of early U.S. coins today, compared with their historical values from decades past.
Coin Roll Hunting 101: Here’s My Experience Buying Bank Rolls Of Coins At Face Value And Finding Valuable Coins + A List Of Coins You’re Most Likely To Find In Coin Rolls
I like to buy rolls of coins from the bank, then see how many valuable coins I can find in each roll. It’s called coin roll hunting. (Yes it’s a thing.) Here are some of the coins I’ve obtained for face value – simply by buying bank rolls. Also, see which coins you should be looking for in bank rolls – by denomination. My most memorable coin roll hunting adventure was the time I spent $20 on 5 rolls of nickels and 1 roll of half-dollars. I ended up finding some great silver coins, plus several old coins worth much more than face value! What valuable coins have YOU found in bank rolls?
Which One’s Worth Close To $1,000? The 1909 VDB Wheat Penny vs. The 1909 S VDB Cent
The 1909 wheat penny is one of the most interesting (and valuable) coins in the Lincoln cent series. See if you have the one that’s worth $650 or more… or the one that’s worth $12 or more. Either way, if you see a tiny VDB on the coin, then you’ve got a pretty historic — and valuable — coin on your hands! The 1909 VDB penny has a unique story.
Indian Head Penny Value: See How Much Indian Head Pennies From 1859 To 1909 Are Worth
Are Indian Head pennies rare? What is the Indian Head penny value today? Here’s a list of the scarce Indian Head pennies you should be looking for. Plus, the values of common-date Indian Head pennies. Have an Indian Head penny? See what it’s worth here.
5 Rare Coins For You To Find In The Lincoln Memorial Penny Series
The Lincoln Memorial penny was made from 1959 to 2008. It was — and still is — a fixture in United States commerce. While most Lincoln Memorial pennies are worth only face value (or a little more), there are a few rare Lincoln Memorial pennies you should be keeping your eye out for. Here are 5 classics, plus 3 recently discovered rare pennies.
Little-Known Facts About Indian Head Pennies And Which Ones Are The Most Valuable
Did you know that the Indian Head penny does not actually have an Indian on it? It’s Lady Liberty wearing an Indian headdress! Here are some fun facts about Indian Head pennies and the ones that are the most valuable today.
A Guide To West Point Mint Coins – What Coins Does The West Point Mint Make? Are They Rare? How Much Are They Worth?
Since the 1970s, the West Point Mint has struck millions of coins. The West Point Mint currently strikes bullion coins (silver, gold, and platinum) and commemorative coins, In the 1970s and 1980s, the West Point Mint made Lincoln pennies and Washington quarters. The first West Point Mint coins did not have a mintmark. The W West Point Mint Mark first appeared in 1984. Here’s more about the many types of West Point coins, including some West Point coins you may have in your pocket right now and their current value!
1946 Penny Value: See What A 1946 Wheat Penny Is Worth Today
Have a 1946 penny? Looking for the value of a 1946 wheat penny? You’ve come to the right place! See what 1946 pennies are worth today and how many were made. Plus, info about the scarce and valuable 1946-S S Over D error penny.
1945 Penny Value: See What 1945 Wheat Pennies Are Worth & What Makes These Wheat Cents Unique WWII Collectibles
What is a 1945 penny worth today? You might be shocked at the value of 1945 pennies, and even more surprised to find out what makes these old wheat pennies some of the hottest World War II collectibles around! Here’s why you should save every 1945 wheat penny you find…
