Most 1989 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1989 penny with no mint mark and the 1989 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
How much is a 1989 D Lincoln penny worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1989 D Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $2.
How much is a zinc penny worth?
Common 1943 Steel Penny Values
| Date & Mint | Circulated | |
|---|---|---|
| Buy | Sell | |
| 1943 Zinc | $0.10 | $1.90 |
| 1943-D Zinc | $0.13 | $2.40 |
| 1943-S Zinc | $0.18 | $4.50 |
Are zinc pennies worth anything?
To “revive” some of the original beauty, some unscrupulous coin dealer’s started to re-plate the steel pennies with a fresh coating of zinc. Although these pennies show a brilliant shine, they are considered damaged coins and carry little to no value.
Is a 1989 D penny rare?
Apparently, a few 1989-D pennies were accidentally minted on pre-1983 95% copper planchets (prepared coin blanks). But, what we do know is that these rare off-metal error coins are worth a ton of money! For example, a rare 1989-D penny sold in August 2016 for $3,525!
What pennies from the 1980s are worth money?
1980-D Lincoln pennies are worth 2 to 3 cents each, even in worn condition. Uncirculated pieces are worth 10 to 30 cents each. The most valuable 1980-D penny took a whopping $546 at a 2008 auction!
What’s the value of a 1989 Lincoln penny?
Most 1989 Lincoln pennies aren’t valuable. However these pennies can sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins. The US minted the 1989 penny with no mint mark and also the 1989 D penny and 1989 S proof penny.
What kind of copper is on a 1989 Lincoln cent?
Here is an authenticated, certified and graded transitional Lincoln Cent struck in 1989. PCGS noted on the insert that it is on a pre-1983 Cent Planchet. This transitional striking is in gem mint state condition with beautiful original copper toning. It is incredible that a 95 percent copper planchet was used in 1989 to strike this coin.
How much does a US Lincoln cent weigh?
They weigh 3.1 grams. The cents struck from mid-1982 to the present are struck on planchets made up of a solid zinc core (with a trace of copper) that are plated with pure copper and weigh 2.5 grams. Here is an authenticated, certified and graded transitional Lincoln Cent struck in 1989.
What’s the value of a 1983 Lincoln cent?
Coin World and Numismatic News have written articles on the discovery of a few 1983 Lincoln Cents struck on pre-1983 95 percent copper planchets (transitional mint errors). Heritage Auctions sold a 1983-P Lincoln Cent struck on a 95 percent copper planchet in AU 55 PCGS for $16,450 in August of 2014.
