What are 1947 pennies worth?

What are 1947 pennies worth?

Pricing the 1947 Lincoln Penny

DATE GOOD UNCIRCULATED
1947 Lincoln Penny N/A $0.40
1947 Lincoln Penny (D) N/A $0.40
1947 Lincoln Penny (S) N/A $0.50
Source: Red Book

How much is a 1947 Lincoln d penny worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1947 D Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $6.

What is 1947 penny worth?

The pennies had a large circulation that year with 195 million (1947), 191 million (1947-D) and 99 million (1947-S). According to the Red Book, the most-respected book on coin values, a 1947 Wheat Penny in very good condition is worth about five cents (which is what a dealer would pay for one).

How much is a copper plated penny worth?

Pennies have been part of British history since Anglo-Saxon times. They come in many metals, shapes and sizes, culminating in the current copper-plated penny worth one-hundredth of a pound. Despite being such a commonly used coin, there are plenty of unique, old pennies that are worth significantly more money than originally intended.

Why is a penny worth more than one cent?

Why the Copper Penny Is Worth More Than One Cent 1 The Copper and Zinc in a Penny. A pre-1982 penny consists of 95% copper and 5% zinc. 2 Calculating the Penny’s Meltdown Price. 3 Buying Pennies. 4 A Warning About Legality. 5 Collecting and Storing Pennies. …

What kind of copper is in a 1982 Penny?

The pre-1982 pennies are 95% copper. Because of their copper content, these coins are worth about twice their face value. The modern pennies after the year 1982 are 97.5% zinc and only 2.5% copper. Copper pennies are getting harder to find as people are searching their change and storing the pre-1982 pennies.