Top value pennies 1909 1982 deals at mysimon compare prices. These are worth approximately the same value as regular 1909s pennies. Lincoln was chosen as a subject for the penny to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. These 1909 s lincoln cent coins are 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin. King george iii era copper uk penny values 1760 to 1820. The top 25 most valuable pennies which old pennies are. Regardless, at least 34 of your value will be in these coins in vf. This poses a problem for his logging community as it threatens to destroy. Sendak, who died in 2012, was a generous signer and often added sketches when signing a book.
Jan 25, 2017 heres a look at the various 1909 lincoln penny values, how many were made, and other important notes about these valuable old pennies. View prices, auction data, census info and more all for free. If you discover one then its the equivalent of bilbo baggins finding gollums ring in the depths of the. In 1909 there were 1,825,000 1909 s pennies minted in all. The 1909 pennies with vdb were the very first examples of the beloved lincoln cents, which have been made continuously since 1909 and are by far americas longestrunning. The united states mint first made the lincoln penny in 1909 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of president abraham lincoln.
The word penny and its variations across europe, including the german pfennig and the swedish penning, originally denoted any sort of. However, some lincoln cents have more than a penny s worth of copper in them, but it is illegal to melt them. The ngc coin price guide is a complete catalog of coin values for us and world coins from 1600 to date, compiled from a variety of numismatic sources. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. In 1909, there were only 284,000 1909 s vdb wheat pennies produced. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Remember that the prices are just a guide, a starting point for asserting value. We use strict photograde standards when grading all of our coins. Whether you are an experienced coin collector or hoping to get started with this interesting hobby, you will probably appreciate the myriad old coins for sale that ebays userfriendly site offers. The word penny and its variations across europe, including the german pfennig and the swedish penning, originally denoted any sort of coin or money, not just a small denomination. Below is a complete list of values for every wheat penny made, save two.
For example, wheat pennies 1909 1958 are worth 2 cents each for common dates in the 40s and 50s. These wheat pennies can be worth anywhere from a couple of dollars to a hundred dollars, depending on condition. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. The numismedia online fair market value price guide all grades, good through ms70. For example, wheat pennies 19091958 are worth 2 cents each for common dates in the 40s and 50s. For sale 4672 auctions 3 wishlist 59 collection 8432. Special examples especially those in near perfect condition can be worth much more.
Minted within a 50 year period, it was one of the longest running coins in the united states. Im an trying to determine the value of a sealed plastic case which bear the identity double minted collection and contains 6 coins all circulated 1 1916 mercury silver dime 2 1916 barber silver dime 3 1938 jefferson nickel 4 1938 buffalo nickel 51909 indian penny 61909 lincoln wheat penny. Find out what your car is worth at, the trusted resource for used car values. The lincoln wheat pennies are widely known among collectors. This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the san francisco mint and only includes the amount of 1909 s wheat pennies that were poured into circulation. Should i sell the entire collection, with photos of the key. Lincoln wheat pennies 1909 1958 online wheat penny. The 1909 s lincoln wheat penny had a mintage of 1,825,000. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare. When the 1909 lincoln wheat cents pennies were first produced. Coin collecting free delivery possible on eligible purchases. For most pennies, those minted in recent years are worth, well, a penny.
The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u. Get the kelley blue book value for your used car or tradein vehicle, find tools to help you with buying or. John ends up finding a new species of butterfly in the community logging forest in his hometown of kiowa. As a side note, please forgive us for using the informal term pennies veteran collectors properly call this coin the cent, but more often than not, society refers to it as the penny on second thought, lets not teach bad habits, so from now on, well employ the proper numismatic lingo it is the cent. The indian head penny was introduced in 1859 with a composition of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel and a diameter of 19 mm and a weight of 4. Compare prices and shopping results for value pennies 1909 1982 from. The pricing information we report comes from all over the numismatic market including many reliable dealers known for their unbiased market knowledge and information. Heres a look at the various 1909 lincoln penny values, how many were made, and other important notes about these valuable old pennies. Mint perhaps a few leftover copper planchets from 1942 were. The one exception to that rule is the 1909 indian head as it was the last edition ever produced. The united states mint first minted the lincoln wheat penny, or wheatie as they are sometimes called, in 1909.
I keep coming up with a 158 total variations count. These 1909s lincoln cent coins are 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin. The value of the indian head cent has changed over the year, but every pressing of the coin, in mint condition, is worth at least a dollar. I would like to obtain the best possible return for the owner. Should i sell the entire collection, with photos of the key coins. Lincoln wheat, philadelphia mint variety value, specifications, and images for the 1909 lincoln wheat one cent coin from the united states of america. I will only focus on the 1909 1958 lincoln wheat ears. Apmex offers 1909 vdb lincoln cent goodvf at competitive gold prices. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth.
Most wheat cents wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956 are worth about 4 to 5 cents, though those in better condition can have value in the double digits. The coin has a reverse design that features two ears of wheat. You can view the grading guidelines on the main lincoln cents page of the website. Theodore roosevelt who was on a mission to redesign our nations coinage. Determine the value of your lincoln cents, wheat reverse in the coin market, including the 1909 s lincoln 1c ms, with the ngc coin explorer. While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. The 1909 s wheat penny was minted in 1909 at the san francisco california mint. Brenner designed the coin under the direction of pres. Lincoln memorial penny 59 to today values and prices. The prices listed within the numismedia fmv price guide represent our fair market value determination for a properly graded coin within each category. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. This simple childrens picture book has had a remarkable impact on popular culture.
Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. Everything you should know before you buy us coin collections lots. These copies are hard to find and most now reside in personal collections around the world. The history of the penny goes back over 1,200 years ago, as the first pennies were made all the way back in 790 a. Production problems limited the coin to only two years. If any of your coins are in better than good condition, collectors and dealers become very. However, if you have a prime example of this coin, it may be worth thousands. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Some pcgs coins sell for less than the prices listed and some pcgs coins sell for more than the prices listed. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. But i am trying to complete a small one cent book years 1856current now 2019. Lincoln wheat pennies 1909 1958 online wheat penny apmex. In 1959 the mint celebrated the 50th anniversary of the lincoln penny by changing the reverse design to feature a rendition of the lincoln memorial.
The story behind copper 1943 lincoln pennies is presumed to be a pure accident at the u. The 1909s lincoln wheat penny had a mintage of 1,825,000. From half cents to large cents to indian and lincoln penny values, all are rising. Semikey date pennies are those that are worth more than common wheat pennies, but not enough to be considered key dates. The book california blue by david klass was about a high school junior named john rodgers who has a passion for nature and in particular moths and butterflies. I have been asked to sell an album of lincoln pennies from 1909 to 1940, with only the 1909 s vdb missing. These are worth approximately the same value as regular 1909 s pennies.
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