Are there any rare 1964 penny?
James Olson
Updated on April 08, 2026
Yes, the 1964 SMS penny really is rare — and it really is worth $5,000!
How much is a 1964 US penny worth?
Most worn 1964 pennies that you’ll find in circulation are worth the value of their copper content — or about 2 cents. But some 1964 penny values are MUCH higher — like the 1964 SMS penny.
What is the rarest United States penny?
The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all.
Are pennies from 1964 worth anything?
The 1964 penny with no mint mark and the 1964 D penny are each worth around $0.15 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD. Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1.50 in PR-65RD condition.
What is the value of a 1964 Penny?
While the standard price is usually the obvious value of one cent, if the coin is in a MINT state, this 1964 penny can cost about $12 (this includes 1964 D pennies too). In that year, almost 4 million Proof coins were issued, reaching a current price of $1.75.
What kind of coins were minted in 1964?
In the United States, the dimes, quarters, and half dollars coins minted in 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. These coins include: Liberty Head (aka Barber), Walking Liberty, Franklin, and Kennedy half dollars 1964 and older. Liberty Head (aka Barber), Standing Liberty, and Washington quarters 1964 and older.
What was the price of a silver quarter in 1964?
Before 1965, US quarters were made of 90 percent silver. That means that due to the silver alone it would be worth about $3.50 (depending on silver prices). After 1964, the quarter is just made of nickel and copper and worth just 25 cents. The US dime was also changed from 90 percent silver in 1964 to nickel…
Why is a 1964 Lincoln cent so rare?
If we talk about the 1964 Penny Lincoln Cent, the patina is a factor of great importance. There are also certain errors that can greatly increase their value, mainly due to their scarcity and high demand by collectors of American coins. Read on to learn more…
