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Is there anything special about a 1976 penny?
While some proposals called for a Bicentennial 1976 penny, none came to be. But that doesn’t mean 1976 pennies aren’t worth collecting. All 1976 Lincoln pennies are worth more than one cent because they’re made from a composition of 95% copper, 5% zinc — and copper values have soared in recent years.
What makes a 1976 penny valuable?
The 1976 penny with no mint mark and the 1976 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1976 S proof penny is worth around $3.20 in PR 65 condition.
Do pennies have states on them?
To most coin collectors, the counterstamp adds no value above the coin’s face value. Novelty companies have issued complete sets of Lincoln cents, counterstamped with the outlines of each of the 50 states, with the postal abbreviations appearing within.
What Lincoln pennies have errors?
A List of Lincoln Cent Errors and Values
- 1922-D (no “D”) – $500+
- 1943 Bronze – $100,000+
- 1944 Steel – $75,000+
- 1955 Doubled Die Obverse – $1,000+
- 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse – $25,000+
- 1972 Doubled Die Obverse – $300+
- 1982-D Copper Small Date – $10,000+
- 1992 Close AM – $5,000+
What is a 1976 Lincoln head penny worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1976 Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $0.
What is a 1976 wheat penny worth?
The Value Of The 1976 Lincoln Memorial Penny Uncirculated examples can be sold for around $1, while any coin below uncirculated condition is only worth face value. 1976 Lincoln Memorial cents that are graded MS-66 are worth $18 and examples that are grade MS-67 are valued at $100.
What penny is worth $3000?
#7 – 1989-D Bronze Penny If your 1989 penny weighs around 3.11 grams, then you’ve probably got the rare copper penny. The value of the 1989 error pennies is something to write home about, too — if you happen to find one of these rare pennies in your pocket change: 1989-D copper pennies are worth $3,000 or so!
What is a Lincoln Memorial penny?
The “Lincoln Memorial” penny design was introduced in 1959. The obverse design featuring President Abraham Lincoln was first produced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. The reverse image of the Lincoln Memorial was selected to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth.
When did they stop making pennies out of copper?
1982
The last mostly-copper cents (95% copper metal composition) were produced by the Denver Mint on October 22, 1982. The copper-plated zinc cent coins are still being produced today.
What penny is worth $10000?
1943 Penny
The Rare 1943 Penny If your 1943 penny is made out copper, it is worth quite a bit of money, generally $10,000 or more! The reason is that the 1943 copper penny is an error coin. The United States Mint accidentally used the wrong kind of planchet metal when striking the coin.