1946 Penny Value

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.

While the modern penny may not be worth much at all, older versions of the coin are quite valuable. The 1946 Lincoln penny is an example of a coin that is highly sought after by collectors.

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1967 Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12.

1967 Penny Value The 1967 Lincoln Memorial cent is an extremely common coin, with its mintage of 3,048,667,100. While worn 1967 pennies are worth around 2 cents each, uncirculated pieces (those never used as money) are worth closer to 10 to 20 cents apiece.

The 1967 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $0.50 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD.

This 1959-D penny error is a unique rarity worth $50,000+. See why mule coins like this are so valuable. photo by Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers.

The 1980 penny with no mint mark and the 1980 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1980 S proof penny is worth around $2.50 in PR 65 condition.

The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1977 penny with no mint mark and the 1977 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

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.