The 1992 penny with no mint mark and the 1992 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1992 S proof penny is worth around $5 in PR 65 condition.
Is there anything special about a 1992 penny?
Remember, it is not just any 1992 Lincoln cent, it is the special die variety where the A and the M in America are almost touching. The coin that sold in January 2017 is also the finest coin graded by the Professional Coin Grading Service. This coin graded at MS-67 Red.
How can you tell where a penny was made?
Mint marks are letters that identify where a coin was made. They hold the maker responsible for the quality of a coin.
What’s the difference between a 1992 and 1992 D Lincoln penny?
The obverse of all 1992 and 1992-D Lincoln pennies are the same. The difference is on the reverse. Look closely on the back of the coin at the AM in AMERICA. If the AM are touching at the bottom this is the rare variety. If there is a little space between the letters, then it is a common coin that is worth only face value.
Is there a gap between the a and m on a 1992 Penny?
If the coin in question is the rare variety, the A and M will be so close to each other it will look as if they are touching. Regular minted coins from 1992 will have a noticeable gap between the two letters.
How can you tell if a penny is rare?
Look closely on the back of the coin at the AM in AMERICA. If the AM is touching at the bottom this is the rare variety. If there is a little space between the letters, then it is a common coin that is worth only face value.
When did they stop putting mint marks on pennies?
In an effort to reduce coin collecting, coins minted in 1965, 1966, and 1967 had no mint marks. Note: The “P” mintmark had never appeared on a penny until 2017, when the Philadelphia mint quietly released a 2017-P penny to commemorate the mint’s 225th anniversary.
