ARE COINS WITH NO MINT MARKS VALUABLE? (2024)

FAQs

ARE COINS WITH NO MINT MARKS VALUABLE? ›

The short answer is sometimes.

The 1968-S Roosevelt Dime without the mintmark (“No-S”) is a proof error coin that can be highly valuable. Since its inception in 1986, the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has certified only 18 1968 No S Proof Dimes. Heritage Auctions sold one specimen for over $40K in 2008.

Condition always key to a coin's value

As you might expect, collectors prefer coins in 'mint' rather than 'worn' condition.

The 1977 No Mint Mark penny in MS 65 is worth around $1 to $2. No Mint Mark penny in MS 67 was sold at Heritage Auction in January 2023 for $195. On the hand, the same specimen with the same grade sold for $67 in April 2023.

A 1944 wheat penny without a mint mark isa steel penny with no silver content. The Philadelphia Mint produces the most 1944 wheat pennies, with a total production of 1,435,400,000. Because of this, they are worth less than a quarter, with a price range of $0.20–$0.90.

1982 NO P Roosevelt Dime Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of April 2024, a Roosevelt Dime from 1982 in circulated condition is worth between $100 and $130. However, on the open market 1982 NO P Dimes in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $725.

No mint marks appeared on circulating coins from 1965 to 1967. The Coinage Act of 1965 eliminated mint marks to discourage collecting while the Mint worked to meet the country's coinage needs. Mint marks were placed on the reverse of coins until 1968 when they moved to the obverse.

One of the easiest ways to tell if a coin is rare is to check the date. If the coin is from before 1800, it's likely rare. Coins minted in the 19th century are also generally considered rare, with a few exceptions. Coins from the 20th century are less likely to be rare, but there are still some that meet the criteria.

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How much are the 1978 No Mint mark Penny worth? The 1978 cents are modern, typically inexpensive coins. Collectible red pices are worth about $0.40 to $3, while those graded MS 66 and MS 67 cost about $25 to $140.

Is a 1977 quarter with no mint mark rare? ›

If your 1977 quarter does not have a mint mark, it simply means that it was minted in Philadelphia, Philly does not use them most times. I have a 1977 USA quarter that is worth $5000 to $12 000 ...

Due to their 95% copper content, all 1971 US pennies are worth more than their face value, typically 2 cents. There are a number of collectible ones, with the most valuable at $11,000. It is exceedingly unlikely that the penny you have is worth more than two cents.

The 1944 Lincoln penny is particularly desirable in the eyes of collectors not only because of its design, but also due to its scarcity. Being that there are no more 1944 Lincolns being produced, the scarcity of these coins is constantly on the rise, thus making the coins more valuable.

1943 Wheat Penny Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of April 2024, a Wheat Penny from 1943 in circulated condition is worth between $0.05 and $0.90. However, on the open market 1943 Pennies in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $3200.

The most valuable Wheat Penny ever auctioned is a unique 1943-D Bronze Cent, sold for $840,000. Other examples of valuable wheat pennies include the 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny, the 1944 Steel Penny, and other variations of the 1943 Bronze Penny.

Coins to watch for are the 1968 No S Proof (Roosevelt Dime), 1970 No S Proof (Roosevelt Dime), 1971 No S Proof (Jefferson Nickel), 1975 No S Proof (Roosevelt Dime), 1983 No S Proof (Roosevelt Dime), and 1990 No S Proof (Lincoln Cent).

Mint Mark Facts

No mint marks appeared on circulating coins from 1965 to 1967. The Coinage Act of 1965 eliminated mint marks to discourage collecting while the Mint worked to meet the country's coinage needs. Mint marks were placed on the reverse of coins until 1968 when they moved to the obverse.

This has turned out to be one of the rarest of the "No S" Proof coins, exceeded only by the 1975 No S Dime (of which only two are known). Since its inception in 1986, PCGS has certified only 18 1968 No S Proof Dimes, 12 of which are brilliant Proofs and 6 of which are Cameo Proofss.