How do I know if my 1941 penny is worth anything?
The 1941-penny value is $0.02 to $1.76 depending on its condition. The 1941 S penny goes for $0.03 to $3.08.
What is a 1941 penny with no mint mark?
In uncirculated condition the price is around $4 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 63 can sell for around $5. Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $35 in PR 63 condition.
Is a 1941 steel penny worth anything?
Rarer Pennies After 1941 In 1943, they made pennies out of zinc and steel. They are worth around 50 cents each.
Why is a 1941 penny rare?
1941 represents the 6th highest mintage from Philadelphia mint. 887,093,100 wheat pennies struck. These are Abundant on the rarity scale; initial production provided a huge quantity to circulation. In searching for higher value, look to the reverse side of the coin.
What pennies are worth a lot of money?
Here’s a rundown of 10 of the most valuable pennies made since 1900:
- 1909-S Indian Cent. Image: USA CoinBook.
- 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent. 1909-S “VDB” Lincoln Wheat cent.
- 1914-D Lincoln Cent.
- 1922 Plain Lincoln Cent.
- 1931-S Lincoln Cent.
- 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent.
- 1944 Steel Lincoln Cent.
- 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent.
What is the value of a 1941 Penny without a mint mark?
Red is the most desired, but for most varieties of 1941 wheat pennies, color does not make much difference in value. For Philadelphia mintings (no mint mark present), Good to Very Fine grade coins are worth between $0.15 and $0.30.
What is the most expensive US penny?
The most expensive penny that has ever been sold at auction is a 1943-D Lincoln penny that had been struck on a bronze planchet. The penny was in uncirculated condition.
Which old pennies are the most valuable?
The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all. Just 40 of the coins — probably created by accident, on copper-alloy one-cent blanks left in the presses in the wartime years when pennies were converted to steel — are known to exist.
How much is a 1943 D steel penny worth?
A lightly circulated 1943 steel penny is generally worth 20 cents to 50 cents. The uncirculated 1943 steel penny value usually ranges from about $1.50 to $5 . Some well-preserved uncirculated 1943 steel pennies with pristine surfaces are worth more than $100 .