1966 Penny

CoinTrackers.com estimates the value of a 1966 Lincoln Penny in average condition to be worth 1 cent, while one in mint state could be valued around $12.00. - Last updated: June, 17 2023


1966 Penny
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  • Year: 1966
  • Mint Mark: No mint mark
  • Type: Lincoln Penny
  • Price: 1 cent-$12.00+
  • Face Value: 0.01 USD
  • Produced: 2,188,147,000
  • Edge: Smooth





Notes: This year is unique in that it doesnt have S or D minted cents. It does have something called SP or specimens, these coins are not proofs but rather coins issued using highly polished dies in order to create specimens worthy of serious collector. These SP coins were never meant for general circulation.

Copper Penny Color Guide

Copper Penny Color Guide



1966 Penny Error Guide

We Error

A doubling error that is noticeable near the We on in God We Trust.

Struck on 10c

Struck on a 10c dime planchet, these are generally not silver dime planchets but those from 1966

Double Struck

Struck twice on front or back and there is most often a rotation factor of 10 to 60%



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How much is a 1966 Penny worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $12 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1966, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].


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Specs & Design

This coin has a total mass of 2.5 g, a diameter of 19.05 mm, and a thickness of 1.52 mm. It's edge is Smooth, and the coins are composed of 95% Copper Pre 1982, 97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper after 1982.


Designer: Victor D. Brenner (obv), Lyndall Bass (rev)


Front (Obverse): The obverse or front of this coin contains the bust of President Lincoln the 16th president of the United States. The words In God We Trust are engraved in an arching manner on the top most portion of this coin. The date is present along with the mint mark. If the mark is missing the coin was issued from the Philadelphia mint. With the exception of 2017 P, the only year to contain a P mint mark to honor the 225th anniversary of the United States Mint.


Back (Reverse): The reverse of this coin has been described as Lincoln Memorial design. Nice clean lines on the steps and buildings are important for a decent grade. The Lincoln Memorial replaced the reverse after the last Wheat Cent was issued in 1958.



Most Valuable

The most valuable Lincoln Penny's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.

Image Year Mint Worth
Lincoln Penny 1982 $55
Lincoln Penny 1967 $50
Lincoln Penny 1975 $45
Lincoln Penny 1959 D $40
Lincoln Penny 1962 D $32
Lincoln Penny 1975 D $30
Lincoln Penny 1982 D $30
Lincoln Penny 2002 D $30
Lincoln Penny 1962 $29
Lincoln Penny 1961 $28
Lincoln Penny 1961 D $27
Lincoln Penny 2002 $27
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1989 P $345.22
1989 $345,000
1989 D $345
Image Name Mint Worth

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