The US Mint introduced the Indian Head penny made of 88% copper in 1859, but the composition was changed to 95% copper in 1864. Chief engraver and portraitist James Barton Longacre designed this coin minted in the Philadelphia mint from 1859 to 1909. This penny was the second small American cent after the Flying Eagle…
The 1981 penny is a valuable coin in circulation today. Although it is not worth as much as some of the rarest coins out there, it is still a desirable item for collectors. In this blog post, we will take a look at the history and features of the 1981 penny, as well as its…
1966 was an unusual year for pennies. As well as the coins that bear that date, most of the pennies dated 1965 were actually minted in 1966 too. Here, though, we’re going to focus on the 1966 penny value. By that, we mean the one with the date “1966” on the obverse. And along the…
Two mints produced over two billion Lincoln Memorial pennies in 1960. Interestingly, you can find two collectible varieties, with small and large dates. They differentiate by the numerals, which is the primary feature that affects the 1960 penny value. Besides, this particular year is well-known among collectors for two proof types and the famous D…
1963 was a big year in the US, and not necessarily a happy one because it was the year when JFK was shot. But in the numismatic space, especially for penny enthusiasts, a slight shift in the metal composition made 1963 1-cent coins valuable. It’s the year when tin was removed from the coin. More…
The 1969 pennies are one of the top-quality pennies with a low rarity. But do you ever look forward to buying or selling a 1969 penny? What price do you think suits your 1969 penny? Some of the rare 1969 penny coins have unique errors. It makes the coins have a high market value today….
Do you own any wheat penny you doubt is useless or a fortune? These coins are among the ones with the highest value in their best mint grades. The errors vary from double die problems to steel cent striking mistakes by mints. All add value to any collector’s list. Some coins are easy to find,…
The humble penny has been minted for over 200 years. But some of these coins are rarer – and more valuable – than others. We’re going to focus in on just one year: 1983. We’ll look at the 1983 penny value, its history, design and interesting errors. Ready to learn more? Step this way! 1983…
Most 1990 pennies aren’t worth more than their face value. But a few coins are collectors’ pieces and can sell for considerably more. So how do you sort the average coins from the special ones? That’s where we can help. We’ve got everything you need to know about the 1990 penny value. 1990 Penny Value…
There is hardly to find a collector who doesn’t own at least one of the Lincoln pennies produced since 1909. These coins stayed unchanged by 1958 when the US Mint started issuing the Lincoln Memorial penny collection with a different reverse. Many factors define the 1970 penny value, but its rarity and condition are always…
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