Is a 1983 Lincoln penny worth anything?

The 1983 doubled die penny is worth thousands of times more than face value. Specifically: At least $15 to $20 in well-worn circulated grades. $250+ in uncirculated condition.

How much is a 1983 cent worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1983 Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $5. (see details)…

What is the error on a 1983 penny?

The wrong planchet cent was likely produced in the same manner as the 1943 Lincoln cents struck on leftover copper planchets instead of the intended zinc-coated steel.

Are pennies older than 1982 worth more?

So for the past 30 years, pennies have been made with an alloy comprised of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, but pennies minted before 1982 are 95% copper and 5% zinc. The price of copper has more than quadrupled over the past 10 years. So a penny produced before 1982 is worth 2.2 cents based on the metal it contains.

How much is a 1983 Lincoln Memorial penny worth?

What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.): USA Coin Book estimated value of 1983-D Lincoln Memorial Penny is worth $0.30 or more in uncirculated (MS+) mint condition. Click here to learn how to use coin price charts.

Are there 1983 copper cents on the market?

However, if any coin in this series should, the 1983-P and D Copper Cents would be a very good candidate. As of today, there have been more 1943 copper cents found than 1983-P or D copper Lincoln cents. Now that you know what to look for, perhaps you can find one, too!

What kind of metal is a 1983 Lincoln cent made of?

As part of the coin’s authentication process, ANACS commissioned a spectrographic analysis to determine its complete metallic composition. The results determined the coin is 93.3556 percent copper, .009 percent silver, 6.5138 zinc, 0.0434 percent nickel and 0.772 percent iron.

What kind of coins are in the 1983 Memorial series?

Few variety or error coins from the Memorial Cent series have caught the attention of non-collectors or even the media’s. However, if any coin in this series should, the 1983-P and D Copper Cents would be a very good candidate.