1947 Penny Value
| 1947 Lincoln Penny Value | ||
|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||
| 1947 | $0.02 | $0.04 |
| 1947 D | $0.02 | $0.04 |
| 1947 S | $0.03 | $0.05 |
Is there anything special about a 1947 penny?
1947 Penny Value A typical, worn 1947 penny that you might find in circulation is worth 3 to 10 cents. A 1947 penny from the Denver (D mintmark) or San Francisco (S mintmark) mints are generally worth a little bit more than a 1947 penny from the Philadelphia Mint (no mintmark).
How much are buckwheat pennies worth?
A good rule of thumb is that they are worth at least 3 or 4 cents even in poor condition, but those in good condition (not including special years) are worth at least double digit dollars ($10 or more) when purchased or sold in MS-63 condition.
Is a 1947 D wheat penny worth anything?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1947 D Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $6.
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1947 Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $4.
How much is a 1947 Lincoln penny worth?
1947 Lincoln Penny Value Condition of Coin; Date Good Fine Extremely Fine Uncirculated 1947 Lincoln Penny Value Up-Dated 2021 1947 $0.02 $0.02 $0.04 $2.52 1947 D $0.02 $0.02 $0.04 $0.68 1947 S $0.03 $0.03 $0.05 $1.52
Why was there an error on the 1947 Penny?
Of the millions of pennies struck in 1947 a few errors were missed by quality controls and entered circulation. A lamination defect caused in the alloy mixing, rolling and annealing phase of manufacture now shows prominently on the reverse. This dramatic error raises the status of the coin from common to uncommon.
How many nickels and dimes were made in 1947?
Production at Philadelphia shifted to nickels and dimes in 1947. Striking of cents amounted to 190,555,000 pieces. Enough produced, they are Abundant on the rarity scale. Saving of pennies from circulating at the time contributes to quantities surviving. Lightly worn examples and nicer coins are those strongest in demand.
Where was the US dollar bill minted in 1947?
The mintage figures for 1947 break down the following way: 190,555,000 minted in Philadelphia; 194,750,000 in Denver (D); and 99,000,000 in San Francisco (S).
