Your 1968 pennies without a mintmark are not rare. While you may not find them every day, they are still decidedly common coins. In fact, the United States Mint in Philadelphia pumped out 1,707,880,970 pennies in 1968.
How much is a 1968 penny worth now?
The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1968 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.25 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $0.60 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD.
Are all 1968 S pennies valuable?
For an average grade regular strike 1968 S DDO, the price is about $8. Uncirculated examples are worth approximately $20. Proof 1968 S DDOs are worth much more due to their lower mintage and more regulated minting process. A Proof-67 1968 S DDO Lincoln Memorial Cent graded by ANACS recently sold for $125 on Ebay.
How much does a 1967 penny worth?
The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1967 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $0.50 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD.
How many Lincoln Memorial pennies were minted in 1968?
Since the San Francisco mint was focused on creating proof-quality coins of all denominations, a low amount of 1968 S Lincoln Memorial Pennies intended for circulation were minted. A reported 258,270,000 examples were struck for circulation in 1968.
Where are the 1968 United States Coins located?
The Philadelphia Mint coins and the single Lincoln Cent struck at the San Francisco Mint were placed within a cellophane pack with a blue stripe and the Denver Mint coins were placed in a pack with a red stripe. The two were placed between sheets of light cardboard within a white envelope marked “1968 U.C.” with the Treasury Department address.
Where can I get a 1968 s DDO Penny?
To get the most money for your 1968 S DDO Lincoln Memorial penny, you should send it to a third-party grading service that is known for attributing mint errors, such as ANACS. Remember, these errors are extremely rare and not often found in circulation. Any suspected 1968 S DDO should be examined by a reputable coin dealer or grading company.
Is there a 1968 mint set on eBay?
1968 Uncirculated Mint Set Production of standard style sets resumed with the 1968 Mint Set(Buy on eBay). For the previous three years, so-called Special Mint Sets had been issued in lieu of separate annual Mint Sets and Proof Sets. The packaging was changed slightly from the last appearance of the set a few years past.
