As mentioned above, most worn 1969 pennies are worth only 2 cents for their copper value. If you found your 1969 Lincoln cent in your spare change, it’s likely rather worn and is therefore worth about 2 cents.

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 2000 Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $1. (see details)…

Die clash penny errors are scarce but among the more common of all errors. Pennies with barely noticeable die clashes are the most common — they’re worth $2 to $5.

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+

Common places to notice such an error include the chin, eyes, and ears. Look for any cracks, cuds (or blobs covering an image, word, date, etc.), or missing elements on the images. Turn the coin from top to bottom (no, side-to-side will not work), if your coin was right side up before, it should be right side up now.

The Value of the 1969 D Penny Mishandled planchets caused most of the pennies to have cuts and scratches. Although the 1969 D penny is made of 95% copper, collectors do value a coin based on its state and if it is desirable. Basically, the more worn your coin is, the less it is worth.

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1969 D Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12.

Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around 1 cent, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $15 at auction.

25 Most Valuable US Pennies

• 1.) 1944 Steel Wheat Penny – Worth $110,334.
• 2.) 1943 Copper Wheat Penny – Worth $85,782.
• 3.) 1856 Flying Eagle Penny – Worth $25,000.
• 4.) 1873 Indian Head Penny – Worth $10,000.
• 5.) 1858 Flying Eagle Penny – Worth $10,000.
• 6.) 1857 Flying Eagle Penny – Worth $7,000.
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It wasn’t until 2005 that coin collector Pat Braddick noticed the difference between a regular issued Sacagawea dollar and the ones that were placed in the boxes of Cheerios. Look for sharp and crisp details in the eagle’s tail feathers to identify this rare variety.

Tom Delorey had a theory that General Mills needed to have these Sacagawea coins early in Fall of 1999 so that the coins could be placed in special holders and put in Cheerios cereal boxes so they could be distributed to grocery stores early in 2000. These coins are worth hundreds of dollars in uncirculated condition.

“The three variables that determine the value of a coin are: how many were minted, the grade or condition of the coin, and the demand,” Gillis said. When asked which is most important, he says, “probably the mintage number if I had to choose one of the three.”