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How much is a 1936 penny worth today?
Pricing the 1936 Lincoln Penny
| DATE | GOOD | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 Lincoln Penny | $0.15 | $2.60 |
| 1936 Lincoln Penny (D) | $0.15 | $2 |
| 1936 Lincoln Penny (S) | $0.15 | $3 |
| Source: Red Book |
Is a 1936 penny worth any money?
And while they are obsolete, 1936 wheat pennies really aren’t worth very much — perhaps 5 to 10 cents. In uncirculated condition, the 1936 penny value is quite a bit higher — about $5 and up.
What is the value of a 1936 Penny with no mint mark?
Given that there is no mintmark under the date on your 1936 Lincoln cent , it was made at the Philadelphia Mint . Assuming your coin has a typical amount of wear for its age, it’s worth around 10 cents.
Which old pennies are the most valuable?
The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all. Just 40 of the coins — probably created by accident, on copper-alloy one-cent blanks left in the presses in the wartime years when pennies were converted to steel — are known to exist.
What pennies are worth money?
Most wheat pennies are worth no more than five cents, but pennies from certain years are worth much more. Mint condition pennies from 1909, 1914, 1931, 1941, 1946, 1951, 1952, 1955, 1956, and 1958 are worth anywhere from $2 to over $1,200.
What are old pennies worth money?
That Old Penny in Your Coin Jar Could Be Worth $85,000. You might want to take a second glance at all those pennies you have lying around. According to Little Things, a few World War II era pennies still in circulation are worth around $85,000. These particular pennies are so valuable because the government made a mistake when making them.