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Which collector Penny is most valuable?

Which collector Penny is most valuable?

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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What are the most collectible pennies?

Here’s a rundown of 10 of the most valuable pennies made since 1900:

1. 1909-S Indian Cent. Image: USA CoinBook.
2. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent. 1909-S “VDB” Lincoln Wheat cent.
3. 1914-D Lincoln Cent.
4. 1922 Plain Lincoln Cent.
5. 1931-S Lincoln Cent.
6. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent.
7. 1944 Steel Lincoln Cent.
8. 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent.

What 1990’s pennies are worth money?

First, let’s talk about how much 1990 pennies are worth:

• 1990 Philadelphia (no mintmark) penny – 6,851,765,000 (6.85 billion) minted, 10 to 25+ cents.
• 1990-D (Denver) penny – 4,922,894,533 (4.92 billion) minted, 10 to 25+ cents.
• 1990-S penny – 3,299,559 minted, $3+
• 1990 No S penny – estimated less than 200 exist; $2,750+

What is the most valuable 1974 penny?

1974-S proof — 2,612,568 minted; $1+ 1974 (Philadelphia) aluminum penny — unknown mintage of approximately 1.5 million, possibly worth $200,000+

What is the rarest penny you can have?

The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all.

How much can you get for an old penny?

In general, all Indian Head Pennies are worth at least $1 each, even in very worn condition, as long as they’re not severely damaged.

What’s the value of a shell case Penny?

Shell case cents are common in circulated grades and on occasion can still be found in pocket change. So, what are these old Lincoln wheat pennies worth? Since shell case cents are really very common coins, they’re worth a little bit over face value in circulated condition — but in uncirculated condition, they’re worth a lot more!

What to do with Lincoln shell case pennies?

Most Lincoln penny collectors simply include shell case pennies in their regular penny date collection runs — which can be assembled in a coin folder (book) or coin album. Many collect only the shell case pennies. In these situations]

What was the composition of the 1944 shell case pennies?

The composition of the 1944, 1945, and 1946 shell case pennies is 95% copper, 5% zinc. However, the bronze Lincoln cents made before and after (not counting 1943, the year steel pennies were made) also contain some tin. Though a minor difference, it’s a noteworthy one.

When was the last year Lincoln Pennys were made?

1,489,115,000 1946 was the last year that Lincoln Wheat Penny coins were made from a metallic composition deriving from expired ammunition shell casings used during World War II.