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How much is a memorial reverse penny worth?

Author

James Williams

Updated on April 11, 2026

While most Lincoln Memorial pennies are worth only face value if worn and only 5 to 25 cents if uncirculated, there are a few special Lincoln Memorial cents that are worth hundreds — even thousands — of dollars.

What is a reverse Memorial penny?

The reverse image of the Lincoln Memorial was selected to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. It replaced the Wheat Ears design that appeared on the reverse of the 1909 Lincoln cent.

How much is my 1958 penny worth?

1958 Penny Value

1958 Lincoln Penny Value
Condition of Coin
1958 Lincoln Penny Value Up-Dated2021
1958$0.02$0.23
1958 D$0.02$0.23

Is a 1944 D penny rare?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1944 D Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $6. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1944, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies.

Is a 1958 D penny rare?

The 1958 Doubled Die Obverse is the rarest and most valuable DDO error of all of the Lincoln Wheat Cent (Penny) series. There are only a handful known to exist and the coins are best identified by the very clear doubling of the legend “IN GOD WE TRUST” and the doubling of the word “LIBERTY” on the front of the coin.

What makes a 1958 D penny rare?

One of the biggest and rarest errors for Wheat Pennies is the 1958 Doubled Die Error. Only three examples are known to exist, with only two being officially graded by PCGS, a third party grader. Doubling can be seen very clearly on the obverse of the coin.

How much is a 1958 wheat penny worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1958-D Lincoln Wheat Penny is Worth $0.05 in Average Condition and can be Worth $0.32 to $1.11 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts .

How much is a Lincoln Memorial penny worth?

Keep in mind that pennies with the Lincoln Memorial reverse are generally not worth much unless they are of good quality – extremely fine or higher grade. In the list below, I have marked the coins that are worth more than a few cents (in higher grades) with a red asterick ( * ).

When did they change the reverse of the Lincoln Memorial Penny?

The coin has a reverse design that features two ears of wheat. In 1959 the Mint celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Lincoln penny by changing the reverse design to feature a rendition of the Lincoln Memorial.

Is there a 1958 Lincoln penny with Liberty on it?

There are only a handful known to exist and the coins are best identified by the very clear doubling of the legend “IN GOD WE TRUST” and the doubling of the word “LIBERTY” on the front of the coin. In addition: the 1958 date is slightly doubled but not as prominent as the doubling of the words.