Most worn 1964 pennies are worth the value of their copper content — or about 2 cents. 1964-D penny (Denver) – 3,799,071,500 (about 3.8 billion) minted; 10 to 25+ cents. 1964 proof penny – 3,950,762 minted; $1+ 1964 SMS penny (special mint set) – approximately 30 estimated to be minted; $5,000+
What does a 1964 SMS Penny look like?
The special finish for the 1964 SMS Lincoln cents is characterized by a nice, smooth, satin-like finish. The fields are usually well struck, very clean and tend to come without any major nicks or scratches. The edges for most 1964 SMS coins also tend to be square and sharp.
Is a 1964 penny valuable?
The 1964 penny with no mint mark and the 1964 D penny are each worth around $0.15 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD. Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1.50 in PR-65RD condition.
How much is a 1964 Lincoln Memorial penny worth?
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1964-D Lincoln Memorial Penny is Worth $0.16 to $0.32 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins.
What kind of material is a 1964 Penny made of?
The material of our penny in question consists of 95% copper and 5% Zinc, weighing a total of 3.11 grams for its 19 millimeters in diameter. 1964 is a year noted for its poor penny mintages, which is why certain errors stand out from other years.
How to find the value of a Lincoln Memorial Penny?
The first column lists the date, and mint mark followed by the buy price and the sell value for an average circulated Lincoln Memorial one cent coin. The next two columns list the buy price and the sell value for an average uncirculated.
What kind of copper is a Lincoln Penny made of?
However, some Lincoln cents have more than a penny’s worth of copper in them, but it is illegal to melt them. Lincoln pennies minted from 1959 to 1982 are made of 95 percent copper and have about 2.5 cents worth of copper in them.
