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What is a 1987 penny worth?

What is a 1987 penny worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1987 Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $2. (see details)…

How much is a penny with an error?

These so-called BIE error pennies are extremely popular with Lincoln penny collectors and error coin collectors. And, because they’re so common, they’re sometimes collected by date. A typical BIE penny is worth $5 to $10.

How do you identify a penny error?

Common places to notice such an error include the chin, eyes, and ears. Look for any cracks, cuds (or blobs covering an image, word, date, etc.), or missing elements on the images. Turn the coin from top to bottom (no, side-to-side will not work), if your coin was right side up before, it should be right side up now.

How much is a 1980 d penny worth?

1980-D Lincoln pennies are worth 2 to 3 cents each, even in worn condition. Uncirculated pieces are worth 10 to 30 cents each.

How do I know if my 1982 penny is worth money?

The 1982 obverse doubled die copper large date penny is also valuable, but it’s worth considerably less than the small date zinc double die. A piece of the other 1982 penny varieties in uncirculated grade is worth $2 to $4.

What is the error on a 1982 penny?

There wasn’t supposed to be any “small date” bronze Lincoln cents struck in Denver in 1982. Leftover copper planchets struck with the new “Small Date” dies meant for zinc coins caused this error coin rarity. This is technically a “wrong planchet error,” even though both types of blanks were meant for Lincoln cents.

What errors to look for in pennies?

Some of the most common penny errors include off-center coins, broadstrikes, and clipped planchets. Note that doubled dies, repunched mint marks, and die breaks are technically not errors, but rather varieties. These anomalies were created in the die creation stage or by way of wear-related changes to the die.

How rare is a 1980 D penny?

1980-D Lincoln pennies are worth 2 to 3 cents each, even in worn condition. Uncirculated pieces are worth 10 to 30 cents each. The most valuable 1980-D penny took a whopping $546 at a 2008 auction!

What is the value of a 1982 D penny?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1982 D Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $6.