So before you say, “Keep the change,” check to see if you have any of these valuable pennies:
- 1943 Bronze Lincoln. (Image: Heritage Auctions, HA.com)
- 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse.
- 1992 Close AM Reverse.
- 1972 Doubled Die Obverse.
- 1995 Doubled Die Obverse.
- 1999 Wide AM Reverse.
- 1983 Double Die Reverse.
Where are proof pennies minted?
In 1968, proof coin production moved from the Philadelphia Mint to San Francisco and proof coins gained the “S” mint mark. The West Point Bullion Depository made circulating cents from 1973 to 1986 and circulating quarters in 1976 to 1979.
What year pennies are worth collecting?
Lincoln pennies that were minted between 1959 and 1982 tend to be worth more since they are almost 100 percent copper, rather than an alloy. Improperly prepared dies can result in coins with a “double” image.
Where does the mint mark go on a US penny?
The location of the mint mark will vary depending upon the type of coin. It has been a tradition in the United States that coins minted at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania facility do not carry a mint mark since this is the main production facility for the mint.
Where is the National collector’s Mint in Purchase NY?
National Collector’s Mint National Collector’s Mint is a nationally recognized coin and collectibles company located in Purchase, NY. Founded in 1994, the company has grown from a small two-person operation to a company of more than 50 people.
Are there any pennies that are in mint condition?
If you do happen to come across one, they are worth $50 in mint state condition. Shown above is a wide AM Variety. Some pennies from 1998, 1999, and 2000 exhibit this trait. It is normal for all coins minted before 1994. Shown above is the close AM variety. Few coins from 1992 exhibit this trait. It is normal for all pennies minted after 1993.
When did they stop putting mint mark on Lincoln pennies?
They let these coins quietly slip out into circulation and let coin collectors discover them on their own. The tradition of not having a mint mark on Lincoln pennies made at Philadelphia resumed with the production of 2018 dated Lincoln cents. In 1986, The United States Mint began producing gold and silver bullion coins.
