What is a 1995 double die penny?
The 1995 Doubled Die Lincoln cent is still a very neat coin. It is the most dramatic Doubled Die for all circulating coins from 1995 to date. And because so many of them were struck, they are easily affordable that just about anyone can own one.
How rare is a 1995 penny?
It’s now believed that as many as 500,000 examples of the 1995 doubled die cent may exist. While it’s no longer considered a rare coin, this doubled die penny nevertheless is worth more than face value — with many of them selling for upwards of $20.
How do you tell if a 1995 penny is double die?
To check if your 1995 penny is a doubled die coin, do this:
- Inspect the inscriptions on the obverse (“heads side”) of the coin.
- The inscriptions IN GOD WE TRUST and LIBERTY show signs of doubling on the 1995 double die penny.
How much is a 1995 Lincoln Memorial penny worth?
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1995 Lincoln Memorial Penny (Doubled Die Variety) is Worth $53 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin’s Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin).
Are there any pennies worth more than 1 cent?
Most pennies are worth 1 cent, but to coin collectors, some are worth more than their weight in gold. Earlier this year, an ordinary looking penny made headlines when it was found among the possessions of a man named Don Lutes.
What’s the difference between a 1999 Penny and a 1992 Penny?
The 1999 Wide AM penny is the exact opposite of the 1992 Close AM. “The regular run was supposed to have the letters ‘A’ and ‘M’ in ‘AMERICA’ almost touching, and the special proof coins were supposed to have a wider space between those letters,” said Bucki.
How much is a 1999 Wide AM penny worth?
Stone estimates that a coin in good condition could sell for up to $45. The 1999 Wide AM penny is the exact opposite of the 1992 Close AM. “The regular run was supposed to have the letters ‘A’ and ‘M’ in ‘AMERICA’ almost touching, and the special proof coins were supposed to have a wider space between those letters,” said Bucki.