The 1974 penny with no mint mark and the 1974 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1974 S penny is worth around $0.75 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. Proof coins with the S mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1 in PR 65 condition.
What makes a 1974 penny rare?
While 1974 pennies aren’t as valuable as silver coins, they should be saved for the same reason — because the metal is worth more than the coin’s face value! While 99% of 1974 pennies were made from a copper-based alloy, there were more than 1 million 1974 aluminum pennies struck as trials.
How much is a 1974 penny worth in 2020?
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around 1 cent, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $9 at auction.
How much is a 1974 penny worth at retail?
If it was minted in Philadelphia, with no mint mark and if it is uncirculated, it is worth about 30 cents to $1.50 on a retail basis. Same is true if it is a Denver mint coin (D mint mark). If it is a Francisco mint, (S mint mark), it is worth from 75 cents to $5 retail.
How much is a 1974 D mint mark worth?
Same is true if it is a Denver mint coin (D mint mark). If it is a Francisco mint, (S mint mark), it is worth from 75 cents to $5 retail. However, the melt value is 1.39 cents each. If it is a 1974-D aluminum penny, then it could be worth $2,000,000. What does Google know about me?
How much is a penny worth at retail?
If the copper penny has been circulated, it it is only worth a penny. If it was minted in Philadelphia, with no mint mark and if it is uncirculated, it is worth about 30 cents to $1.50 on a retail basis. Same is true if it is a Denver mint coin (D mint mark). If it is a Francisco mint, (S mint mark), it is worth from 75 cents to $5 retail.
How much is a uncirculated copper penny worth?
If the copper penny has been circulated, it it is only worth a penny. If it was minted in Philadelphia, with no mint mark and if it is uncirculated, it is worth about 30 cents to $1.50 on a retail basis.
