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Is a penny from 1959 worth anything?

Is a penny from 1959 worth anything?

The 1959 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $0.55 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD. Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $3 in PR-65RD condition.

Is a 1959 penny copper?

The year 1959 was the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. From 1959–1962 the penny was made up of 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc. However, from 1962–1982, the composition of the penny was changed by removing the tin, making the penny 95% copper and 5% zinc. They all would weigh in at 3.11 grams.

What is a 1959-D mule penny?

In 1959, the U.S. Mint changed the reverse design of the Lincoln cent from a wheat reverse to a new memorial reverse. This type of coin is referred to as a “Mule,” since all 1959 cents should have a memorial reverse design.

Is a 1959-D penny rare?

As a new type, 1959 Lincoln cents struck at both the Philadelphia and Denver Mints were saved in large quantities. The 1959-D Lincoln cents become rare in the highest grades, as shown at a February 2016 auction by GreatCollections when the online auctioneer sold a 1959-D Lincoln cent graded PCGS MS-67+ red for $3,432.

Is a 1959 D penny rare?

Are there any valuable Lincoln pennies?

The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all.

How much a 1959 Penny is worthed?

1959 penny – 609,715,000 minted; 25 to 50+cents

  • 1959-D penny – 1,279,760,000 (1.27 billion) minted; 25 to 50+cents
  • 1959 proof penny – 1,149,291 minted;$2+

    • Are Pennies From 1959 worth anything?

    1959 Lincoln Penny. CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1959 Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $28.

    What is the most expensive US penny?

    Bearing Liberty’s head on one side and a circular chain on the other, the most expensive US penny is the 1793 Sheldon NC-1 Chain cent.

    Where is the mint mark on a 1959 Penny?

    The US minted the 1959 penny with no mint mark and also the 1959 D penny. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin below the date. Most 1959 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their weight in copper.