What makes a 1939 penny rare?

1939 NO MINT MARK U.S. Rare Lincoln Wheat Penny, Used, Good Condition, Two more unique features have been spotted on this beautiful coin: the U in UNUM has a very distinctive strike across the top of both arms, due possibly to a doubling of the strike. Beautiful coin.

Is my 1939 penny worth anything?

The scarcest type of circulating 1939 pennies are those made at the Denver Mint. Still, 1939-D wheat pennies are common enough, and the typical 1939-D penny is worth about 25 cents to $1 in circulated condition. On the other hand, uncirculated specimens are worth about $2.75 and up.

What 1939 pennies are worth money?

1939 Penny Value

1939 Lincoln Penny Value
Condition of Coin
1939$0.04$0.05
1939 D$0.02$0.18
1939 S$0.03$0.18

How much is a US steel penny worth?

They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.

How to determine the value of a 1939 Penny?

Judging 1939 penny value is a step by step process. These wheat cents are collected by date and mint mark combination. Each is listed on the value chart. Values are further categorized by the condition of the coin. Collectors place a premium on better condition coins.

What’s the value of a 1943 Steel Penny?

The 1943 S steel penny is worth around $0.40 in fine condition. In very fine condition the value is around $0.65. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.75.

What kind of Penny was in San Francisco in 1939?

San Francisco 1939 wheat cents are Abundant on the rarity scale. Coins in worn condition make up the majority of examples available today. Collectors award a premium to pieces in Fine or better grade. A 1939-S cent with crisp lettering along the rim is a nice find.

What kind of coins were there in 1939?

Three varieties of cents were struck in 1939. Production of minor coinage continued to increase in 1939. One exception, the Denver mint was occupied with refining and coinage numbers were low. 1939 Philadelphia wheat cents are widely available in circulated condition, Abundant on the rarity scale.

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