What year coins are worth keeping?
In the Franklin half dollar series, the 1949-S, 1955 and 1956 coins are worth more than silver value. Among the earlier issues (1916-47), only those prior to 1940 are worth more than their silver content, and many dates are worth quite a bit more — such as the 1916, 1917-S obverse, 1921 issues, and 1938-D.
Is a 1964 nickel worth anything?
The 1964-nickel value is 5 cents in good condition. The Jefferson Nickel is 75% copper and 25% nickel and has a total melt value of $0.0567. The highest sale for 1964 Jefferson SP68 was $32,900.
What wheat pennies are worth money?
Most Valuable Wheat Pennies
- 1944 Steel Wheat Penny – $500,000.
- 1943 Copper Wheat Penny – $100,000.
- 1914 D Wheat Penny – $10,000.
- 1922 D Wheat Penny – $6,000.
- 1926 Wheat Penny – $4,000.
What are dimes worth?
A dime is worth 10 cents.
What coins are worth a lot of money?
Coins That Are Worth a Lot of Money 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar. The 1794 Flowing Hair dollar coin is the most expensive coin ever purchased. Anglo-Saxon Gold Mancus. Finds of historical coins can be as valuable as all but the rarest collectibles. 1933 Double Eagle. The rarity of a coin is sometimes based on its age. 1943 Copper-alloy Penny.
What is the most valuable coin?
1. Double Eagle (1849) With only one specimen existing, this coin is probably the rarest and most valuable coin in U.S. history. It is one of the two trial pieces that heralded the era of the $20 coins, nicknamed Double Eagles. The coin was minted in 1850, though it bears the year 1849.
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 is the rarest modern US coin?
The 1822 Half Eagle is one of the rarest coins in the history of numismatics. It was released in $5 denomination by the U.S. Mint. The Capped Head Half Eagle on the coin was designed by John Reich .