Are San Francisco pennies rare?
James Olson
Updated on April 10, 2026
About 35 steel pennies were made at all three mints, but only two steel pennies from San Francisco are known to exist. With very little left in existence, the 1944-S Lincoln Steel Penny is the second rarest penny in the United States.
How much is a San Francisco penny worth?
The San Francisco mintage with initials is the most valuable by far. Good grade coins are worth $765, and Very Good grades are worth $849. The value increases dramatically to $1,024 in Extremely Fine. About Uncirculated coins may be worth up to $1,500.
How much is a 1943 San Francisco 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 much is a 1944 San Francisco penny worth?
1944 Penny Value
| 1944 Lincoln Penny Value | ||
|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||
| 1944 | $0.02 | $0.52 |
| 1944 D | $0.02 | $0.76 |
| 1944 S | $0.03 | $1.26 |
How much does a San Francisco’s coin cost?
Eny idea why the coins from san francisco cost more than others coins. Lets say an s coin with limited mintages (999,999)will cost $300.00 and a p or d coin with the same mintages will cost less. Log in or Sign up to hide this ad.
Why are pennies the most valuable coins in the world?
As a collector, you eventually get to the point where you need to purchase your coins from a coin dealer or at auction to achieve the quality you are looking for. Since pennies hold a special place in almost every coin collector’s heart, demand for high-quality coins can drive the value through the roof.
Is the penny worth more than its weight in gold?
U.S. coin. David Sacks / Getty Images. Most pennies are worth 1 cent, but to coin collectors, some are worth more than their weight in gold. Earlier this year, an ordinary looking penny made headlines when it was found among the possessions of a man named Don Lutes.
Why are New Orleans coins more expensive than P coins?
And the same can help explain why some New Orleans mint coins are much more expensive than the P mints with similar mintages. So, even with a similar mintage, prices of coins are still based on supply and demand. If there is a lower surviving population of nice examples from one mint vs. another mint that is what matters, not the original mintage.
