Are 1941 pennies rare?
The 1941 penny is considered a common coin in all but the higher uncirculated grades. Therefore, most worn 1941 Lincoln wheat pennies are worth only a few cents above face value.
Which 1941 penny is worth a lot of money?
Very Fine S and D coins are worth $0.50, and Extremely Fine grades are worth around $1. The value increases to $4 in Uncirculated (MS-60) and $6 in Uncirculated (MS-63). The most valuable variety of the 1941 wheat penny by far is one in which the obverse face has been struck twice, an error known as a doubled die.
What makes a 1941 wheat penny valuable?
1941 represents the 6th highest mintage from Philadelphia mint. 887,093,100 wheat pennies struck. These are Abundant on the rarity scale; initial production provided a huge quantity to circulation. In searching for higher value, look to the reverse side of the coin.
What’s the rarest wheat penny?
Most Valuable Wheat Pennies
- 1944 Steel Wheat Penny – $500,000.
- 1943 Copper Wheat Penny – $100,000.
- 1914 D Wheat Penny – $10,000.
- 1922 D Wheat Penny – $6,000.
- 1926 Wheat Penny – $4,000.
How much is a 1941 wheat penny worth with no mint mark?
In extremely fine condition the value is around $1. In uncirculated condition the price is around $4 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 63 can sell for around $5. Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $35 in PR 63 condition.
What year penny is rare?
The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all.
