Is a 1979 penny rare?

Is a 1979 penny rare?

The average person would find it hard to accept that a 1979 Lincoln cent — a coin with a mintage of just over 6 billion — can be worth thousands of dollars. At its September 2016 Long Beach auctions, Heritage sold a 1979 Lincoln cent graded Mint State 68 red by PCGS for a hearty $2,820.

Are uncirculated pennies worth anything?

The scarcity of this coin increases its value. Even those in less than perfect condition may be worth $125 or more. In May 2018, an uncirculated, red Denver Mint penny was sold online by Legend Rare Coin Auctions.

Where can I sell my pennies for money?

1. Sell them on Craigslist or Ebay. Many people are hoarding these old pennies in bulk.

What is a 1943 D steel penny worth?

Value of a 1943 Steel Penny They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.

What Penny is the rarest?

1943-D Lincoln Bronze Cent Many of these coins exhibit wear from circulation. This is an indication that they were not “helped” by some unscrupulous mint employee. But the rarest of all is this single known pristine example from the Denver mint. It is the most valuable Lincoln penny in the world.