What does it mean if a penny has no mint mark?

No mint marks appeared on circulating coins from 1965 to 1967. The Coinage Act of 1965 eliminated mint marks to discourage collecting while the Mint worked to meet the country's coinage needs. Mint marks were placed on the reverse of coins until 1968 when they moved to the obverse.


Are pennies without a mint mark valuable?

The short answer is sometimes. Certain coins without mint marks are extremely valuable, but it's essential to watch out for the coins that were altered or damaged by someone outside the mint. Here are several rare coins without mint marks that hold a much higher value than the original minted face value.

Where is a penny from if it has no mint mark?

It has been a tradition in the United States that coins minted at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania facility do not carry a mint mark since this is the main production facility for the mint.


What if there is no mint mark on a coin?

Millions and millions of coins have been struck over the years at the Philadelphia Mint with no mintmarks. This is normal and rarely adds value given the large mintages at this important coin-minting facility.

Is no mint mark an error?

These are coins where the mint mark was not punched into the die so never had a mint mark. The 1922 No D Lincoln Cent is a no mint mark variety but the mint mark was on the die but accidentally removed by a mint employee.


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What is the rarest penny?

The Most Expensive Penny

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. The first 1943 copper cent was sold in 1958 for more than $40,000.

What is the rarest mint mark?

1. 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar
  • Mint mark: No mint mark.
  • Face value: $1.
  • Year sold: 2013.
  • Auction house: Stack's Bowers Galleries.
  • Price realized: $10 million.


Which pennies are valuable?

Read on to find out what makes these 16 coins the most valuable U.S. pennies, based on over 250,000 public records and auction sales figures.
  • 1914-S Lincoln Penny.
  • 1944-D Lincoln Penny (Zinc-coated steel)
  • 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny.
  • 1872 Indian Head Penny.
  • 1969-S Lincoln Penny-Doubled Die Obverse.
  • 1926-S Lincoln Penny.


What years do pennies not have mint marks?

From 1965 to 1967 all U.S. coins were struck without mint marks.

How do you know if a coin is valuable or not?

There are three primary variables that help determine the value of a coin.
  • Initial Mintage Number. This refers to how many of the coins were originally minted and available in the market.
  • Coin Grade. The better condition your coin is in, the more valuable it can be.
  • Demand.


How much is a unmarked penny worth?

A penny blank will sell for between $1 and $2. A larger coin, like the Eisenhower dollar, will sell for between $20 and $30. Blank penny coins are very common since the United States Mint distributes them at no charge to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who earn the Coin Collecting Merit Badge.


What years of pennies are worth money?

The 10 Most Valuable Lincoln Pennies
  • 1998-P Wide AM: $25.
  • 1995-D Doubled Die: $50.
  • 1970-S Small Date High 7: $60.
  • 1984-P Doubled Die Ear: $250.
  • 1960-D Small D Over Large D: $200-$500.
  • 1983-P Doubled Die Reverse: $400.
  • 1992-D Close AM: $500.
  • 1999-P Wide AM: $540.


How much is a 1944 no mint mark penny worth?

1944 Wheat Penny No Mint Mark

These coins are typically worth between 2-4 cents and can be worth between $1.75-$2.00 or more in uncirculated conditions depending on the marketplace and the coin.

Why is the 1999 penny worth so much?

It's from 1999 and could be worth $4,500 thanks to a little-known error on it. What you want to look for is a 1999 penny with no mint mark, which means no letter under the year on the heads side.


Which old pennies are rare?

If you have heard of only one rare coin, there is a good chance that it is the 1933 penny. For some reason this coin, more than any other, has lodged itself in the public consciousness.

Why is a 1968 D penny worth so much?

It's easy to get the 1968 pennies because most are circulating. The mints struck them in large numbers, so they have a low value today. The ones that sell for high prices have rare mint errors. It's their rarity that makes them go for a high price.

What's special about the 2009 penny?

In 2009, the U.S. Mint made four special penny designs to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. It was also the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln penny, which the Mint first made in 1909. The image of Lincoln remained on the obverse (heads) of all four cents in the new program.


What pennies are worth over $1000000?

RARE 1943 COPPER PENNY WORTH A MILLION DOLLARS - CHECK YOUR POCKET CHANGE FOR VALUABLE COINS!! The 1943 copper penny is a one million dollar penny! This copper penny was suppose to be a 1943 steel penny. Could you imagine finding this rare coin in your...

Why is 1977 penny worth so much?

Precisely 4,149,062,300 Lincoln pennies were minted in Denver in 1977, and most went into circulation, so those in the mint state are rare. Most uncirculated pieces cost $0.10 to 0.25 cents, but some well-preserved coins are worth $40 to $150.

What are the top 25 valuable pennies?

Other most valuable pennies:
  • 1917 S “Wheat Penny” The 1917 Wheat Penny. ...
  • 1869 Indian Head Penny. The 1869 Indian Head Penny. ...
  • 1916 S Wheat Penny. The 1916 S Wheat Penny. ...
  • 1921 S Wheat Penny. The 1921 S Wheat Penny. ...
  • 1871 Indian Head Penny. ...
  • 1920 S Wheat Penny. ...
  • 1918 D Wheat Penny. ...
  • 1870 Indian Head Penny.


What coins should you keep?

14 valuable coins that could be hiding in your change
  • 1894-S Barber dime.
  • 1927-D Saint-Gaudens double eagle. ...
  • 1955 doubled die Lincoln penny. ...
  • 1879 $4 Gold Stella. ...
  • 2008-W silver eagle reverse of 2007. ...
  • Sacagawea Cheerios dollar. ...
  • 2004 D Wisconsin quarter, Extra Leaf Low variety. ...
  • 1972 doubled die obverse Lincoln Memorial cent. eBay. ...


What coins are collectors looking for?

  • 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat cent.
  • 1943 copper Lincoln penny.
  • 1937-D 3 legged Buffalo nickel.
  • 1893-S Morgan silver dollar.
  • 1895-O Morgan dollar proof.
  • 1921 High Relief Peace silver dollar.
  • 1916 Standing Liberty quarter.
  • 1919-D Walking Liberty half dollar.


What coins are worth millions?

Six of the World's Most Valuable Coins
  • 1933 St. Gaudens Gold Double Eagle: $7.6 Million. ...
  • 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar: $10 Million. ...
  • 1913 Liberty Head Nickel: $4.5 Million. ...
  • 1787 EB on Breast Brasher Doubloon: $7.4 Million. ...
  • 1804 Bust Dollar: $4.1 Million. ...
  • 723 Umayyad Caliphate Gold Dinar: $6 Million.


What penny is worth $50000?

The 1959-D wheat penny is one of the most controversial mule coins ever. It's worth $50,000!

Why is the 1943 penny worth $1000000?

A 1943 Lincoln penny that soared in value because it was made from the "wrong" material reportedly has sold for $1 million. The penny was erroneously made of bronze instead of zinc-coated steel at the San Francisco Mint, according to UPI news agency. Texas Rangers co-chairman Bob R.