The 1972 penny with no mint mark and the 1972 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1972 S penny is worth around $0.75 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. Proof coins with the S mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1 in PR 65 condition.
Which 1970s penny is most valuable?
1970-D penny — 2,891,438,900 (2.891 billion) minted; 25 to 50+ cents. 1970-S penny — 690,560,004 minted of all kinds; Large Date 25 to 50+ cents. 1970-S Small Date penny — mintage included above; $40+ 1970-S Large Date doubled die penny — About 50 known; $1,500+
Are all 1972 pennies valuable?
Uncirculated and proof 1972 pennies are worth well more than face value. However, unless you find a 1972 doubled die penny or another type of error penny from that year, your 1972 penny is worth 2 cents.
Is a 1972 penny rare?
The 1972 penny is one of the most common dates for the one-cent coin. More than 5.5 billion 1972 pennies were made. And most have entered circulation — meaning they’re worn, and thus those pieces are generally not very collectible.
What makes a 1972 penny rare?
How much is a 1972 Lincoln penny worth?
The 1972 penny with no mint mark doubled die error coin is worth around $600 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. This price is for coins with prominent doubling. Coins with only slight doubling are worth less money.
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What kind of Penny is worth the most?
We look at the 1972 double die penny to look for in your pocket change. These Lincoln cent varieties are very valuable coins. Keep coin hunting and always remember you can find rare money without going to a coin dealer or coin shop and spending money!
What was the composition of the penny in 1982?
During 1982 the composition was changed to 97.5% zinc, with a thin copper plating, so that you have pennies dated 1982 made of both metal types. From 1983 until today, all U.S. pennies are made of mostly zinc.
