Pricing the 1933 Lincoln Penny
| DATE | GOOD | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 Lincoln Penny | $1.50 | $13 |
| 1933 Lincoln Penny (D) | $3.50 | $19 |
| Source: Red Book |
What is special about a 1933 penny?
A rare 1933 penny – one of only four in existence – has sold for a world record price of £72,000 at a London auction. The coin sold is known as a “Pattern” version, as it was presented as a prototype, but never went in to production. It is the first time that any of the Pattern coins have come up for auction.
How much is a 1935 penny worth?
Pricing the 1935 Lincoln Penny
| DATE | GOOD | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 Lincoln Penny | $0.15 | $1 |
| 1935 Lincoln Penny (D) | $0.15 | $2 |
| 1935 Lincoln Penny (S) | $0.15 | $5 |
| Source: Red Book |
What is the value of a 1933 Penny?
In addition to the above 7 pennies, and of even greater rarity and value, is a 1933 pattern penny engraved for the Royal Mint by Andre Lavillier – only four of these 1933 ‘pattern’ pennies are known to exist. Generally speaking, these 1933 patterns are valued at half the price of a circulating 1933 penny.
Is the 1933 penny on the Antiques Roadshow a fake?
Beware of fakes – there is a lot of them out there! 1933 Penny (Antiques Roadshow reverse) – the last digit of the date of this coin had been altered, i.e. one can see the bottom half of the last “3” is a different shape to the previous “3” This coin is also a fake – a rather clumsy attempt to alter the date by engraving or transplanting digits.
How much is a 1934 Lincoln wheat penny worth?
1930 – 1958 and Complete Sets Date & Mint Circ. Buy Circ. Sell Unc. Buy Unc. Sell 1933-D $2.20 $1.40 $24.00 $17.00 1934 $0.18 $0.11 $5.10 $3.50 1934-D $0.23 $0.15 $12.90 $9.10 1935 $0.13 $0.08 $3.70 $2.50
Where was the 1933 British penny stolen from?
The Church of St. Cross, Middleton, Leeds, Yorkshire still stands, i.e. only the foundation stone in one corner was dug up and the damage has been repaired – see photo above. In response to this theft, the Bishop of Ripon ordered that the (nearby) St. Mary’s Church 1933 Penny be unearthed and sold as a protective measure to prevent its theft.
