Most 1982 pennies are relatively common and don’t carry much collector value. In circulated condition, these coins are worth only their face value or slightly more. However, in uncirculated condition they can be worth quite a bit more – anywhere from $2 to $5 depending on the grade, mint mark and if they’re small date …
A Wheat penny is a US one-cent produced from 1909 – 1959. It depicts Abraham Lincoln on its Obverse and two wheat ears on its reverse which is where it derives its name “Wheat Penny” from. This coin was brought into existence to commemorate the centennial year of the birth of this former US president. …
As you have noticed by now if you are a coin enthusiast, the US coins all have a story. You can tell from their various names. The stories are so rich you must wonder how much these collectibles are worth. Presented in this article is the 1907 Indian Penny. This article will show you how …
The Indian Head cent was produced by the United States Bureau of the mint. Also known as the Indian Head Penny, the coin was minted from 1859-1909. James Barton Longacre who was the Chief Engraver at the Philadelphia mint was responsible for its design. Indian Head coins have always been a favourite for collectors right …
How much is a 1943 silver penny worth? The 1943 silver penny is worth about 10 to 13 cents in circulated condition and 50 cents or more in uncirculated condition. With no mint mark it is worth $0.30, very fine ones are $0.35, and when in excellent condition it is worth $8. This coin is an …
Coins minted in 1974 are worth a bit more than their face value today. The 1974 penny with no mint mark and the 1974 D penny are worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1974 S penny is worth slightly more, at around $5 in uncirculated condition with an MS …
If you have a 1970 penny in circulated condition, it’s only worth its weight in copper. The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. However, if you have a 1970 penny that’s in uncirculated condition, it could be worth $1 or more! Of course, this all depends on the specific coin’s grade. …
The 1978 penny had a mintage of 5.6 million and one would think ideally, there should be enough for everyone right? Well, not quite. Even with such amount, it’s been almost 50 years since it was first introduced into circulation and all the wear should have caused irreversible damage to the 1978 penny making them …
The 1956 Penny belongs to a set commonly called the Lincoln Wheat Pennies, meaning you need it to complete the collection. Fortunately, the 1956 penny shouldn’t pose too much of a challenge to acquire. The reason is that the 1956 wheat pennies were common back in the day. So much so that it is relatively …
All 1961 pennies are worth more than their face value! A 1961 penny is worth at least 2 cents because of the copper content. They are worth more if they are in uncirculated condition. Uncirculated coins with no wear are worth around $1 and proof coins are worth around $1.50. However, there are also some …