Three mints produced the collectible and highly recognizable 1955 Lincoln cent, like many similar minted from 1909 to 1958. All those are famous for President Lincoln’s profile on the obverse and two wheat stalks on the reverse. The 1955 Wheat penny value depends on the condition and mint mark. As expected, experienced collectors want to…
Pennies are the most popular coins among collectors, whether you’re a pro or a newbie. And the 1988 Lincoln Cent was a Memorial Cent (1959 to 2008). It had the Lincoln Memorial on the back. Let’s study this iconic coin further so we can fully appreciate the 1988 Penny Value. 1988 Penny Value Chart Mint…
Wheat pennies were minted from 1909 to 1958. They got their name from the wheat stalks on the reverse (that’s the tails side) of the coin. Wheat pennies featured Abraham Lincoln on the obverse (the heads side) so as we hunt down the most valuable wheat pennies, we’ll learn some trivia about the 16th President…
Have you ever seen a 1950 wheat penny? The value of this beautiful coin depends on its condition and rarity, but the 1950 wheat penny is a valuable one for collectors. Some are worth only a few cents, but others can be worth quite a bit more! In this blog post, we will not only…
In most cases, the 1962 penny value is insignificant because of the high mintage and numerous preserved pieces. However, collectors like this particular Lincoln Memorial cent because it is the first in the brass series produced from 1962 to 1982. After removing the tin, the composition was changed slightly, but experts recognize two pieces types…
This particular year, the US Mint changed the US coin system. It included eliminating about 90% silver pieces, replacing proof sets with Special Mint Sets, and temporarily removing mint marks. Even though some older Lincoln pennies can be worthy, the 1965 penny value is pretty low but still higher than its face value. However, some…
In the world of coin collection, certain years are known for their rarity and their highly sought-after errors. These are known as key dates, and it helps to familiarise yourself with the most important ones. Others are called conditional rarities because they have segmented criteria. 1989 is neither, but we’re still interested in authenticating the…
Modern coins don’t usually get much attention, but the 2017 Penny is different. It was coined during the 225th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Mint, so it’s the only Lincoln Cent with a P Mint Mark on it. Let’s take a closer look at this penny to assess the true 2017 Penny Value. 2017 Penny Value…
Despite being the US Mint’s lowest denomination, the Lincoln cent is a coin of exceptional historical significance. It is the first piece with the American President’s image, while the Lincoln Memorial penny is the first with a human figure on both sides. Collectors find these coins fun and collectible, although they mainly focus on pieces…
The 1994 one cent coin is known as a modern Lincoln penny. And it has lots in common with older pennies bearing the image of the same president. But if you’ve found one of these coins in your pocket change, could it be worth holding on to? We’re going to investigate the 1994 penny value….
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