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Is a 1957 wheat penny worth any money?
Currently, the 1957 D wheat pennies in average condition are worth 15 to 60 cents, while the coins in pristine condition are valued as much as $1. It really does not matter if your coin is of high value or not.
What makes a 1957 penny rare?
The highest grade that a third-party certification service has ever issued to a 1957-D Lincoln cent is MS-67+Red (PCGS) that sold for $2,640 in August 2018 at a Stack’s Bowers auction. Higher grades are elusive because the bulk handling of coins at the Denver mint resulted in all coins having some minuscule bag marks.
What is the error on the 1957 wheat penny?
This is a 1957 dated Lincoln Wheatback Cent with a die-break strike error on the obverse, commonly know as a “BIE” error – No mintmark denotes it as a Philadelphia Mint strike. – The die-break during the minting process caused a glob of metal in-between the B and E in LIBERTY.
How much is a 1957 bronze penny worth?
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1957 Lincoln Wheat Penny is Worth $0.05 in Average Condition and can be Worth $0.32 to $1.11 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
How do I know if my wheat penny is 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.
How do I sell wheat pennies?
Selling Wheat Pennies to dealers often takes place in person. Old wheat pennies are heavy, a roll of 50 coins is expensive to send through the mail. Finding a local dealer to meet at either their shop or at a coin show is economical.
What is a 1948 wheat penny worth?
1948 Penny Value
| 1948 Lincoln Penny Value | ||
|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||
| 1948 | $0.02 | $0.04 |
| 1948 D | $0.02 | $0.04 |
| 1948 S | $0.03 | $0.05 |
Should you clean old wheat pennies?
How to Clean Corroded Coins. Removing corrosion from foreign coins, Morgan dollars, wheat pennies, and other valuables is a delicate, risky proposition. Again, we do not recommend cleaning rare coins if you are looking to sell them since cleaning such precious items devalues them.
Does a 1957 wheat penny really have any value?
Value. The 1957 wheat penny with no mint mark and the 1957 D wheat penny have similar values. Each coin is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.12. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.30 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $1.
How much is a 1958 wheat penny worth?
Even though the 1958 Wheat Penny was the last cent produced featuring the wheat stalk reverse, the large amount minted has made it only worth face value in any grade under Extra Fine condition. Extra Fine 1958 Wheat Pennies are only worth $.12 and are not in high demand by collectors. Even uncirculated examples are worth less than $0.50.
Which wheat pennies are worth the most?
Designer: Victor David Brenner
What is the most expensive wheat penny?
The top member of our list of most expensive pennies is 1943-S copper Lincoln Wheat Penny. It’s the most valuable copper cent that was sold for more than a million at auction in 2012.