Does a 1940 wheat penny have any value?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1940 Wheat Penny value at an average of 35 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $4.
Where is the mint mark on a 1940 wheat penny?
As illustrated in the photo in the link below, the mint mark is located on the obverse of the coin, just below the date. Lincoln wheat pennies were produced at three different mints: Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D) and San Francisco (S).
What year wheat pennies are valuable?
Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Those in better condition can have double-digit value. Special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more. Indian Head pennies from 1859 to 1879 are generally worth more than $10.
What’s a 1941 wheat back penny worth?
Pricing the 1941 Lincoln Penny
| DATE | GOOD | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 Lincoln Penny | $0.15 | $1.50 |
| 1941 Lincoln Penny (D) | $0.15 | $3 |
| 1941 Lincoln Penny (S) | $0.15 | $3 |
| Source: Red Book |
What does it mean if a penny doesn’t have a mint mark?
If the date of a US coin is written without a mintmark, it means that the coin has no mintmark and was (usually) minted in Philadelphia. Coins without mintmarks made in Philadelphia are sometimes referred to as, for example, 1927-P, even though there may be no mintmark on the coin.
How much is a penny from 1944 worth today?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1944 Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $6.
Which wheat back pennies are valuable?
From wheat pennies to Indian heads, below Bellevue Rare Coins presents the Top 5 Most Valuable Pennies to ever make it into circulation.
- 1944 Steel Wheat Penny.
- 1943 Copper Wheat Penny.
- 1873 Indian Head Penny.
- 1914 D Wheat Penny.
- 1877 Indian Head Penny.
Are coins with no mint mark worth anything?
Certain dates of proof coins that were accidentally struck without a mintmark can be valuable. They will also have brightly mirrored surfaces and will look very different from regular Philadelphia mint coins that you can find in change, which are also called circulation strikes or business strikes.
