1900s Penny Value

Most pennies from the 1900s are common and worth a few cents when worn. The ones worth looking for are the 1909-S V.D.B. Wheat Penny (about $750 when worn), the 1909-S Indian Head Penny (about $260 when worn), the 1909-S Wheat Penny, no V.D.B. (about $87.00 when worn) and the 1908-S Indian Head Penny (about $64.00 when worn).

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Every year of the 1900s

Typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine) of the common coins of each year. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.

Year	Typical worn value	Worth looking for
1900	$6.00	—
1901	$6.00	—
1902	$6.00	—
1903	$6.00	—
1904	$6.00	—
1905	$6.00	—
1906	$6.00	—
1907	$6.00	—
1908	$6.00	1908-S
1909	7.5¢–$6.00	1909-S V.D.B., 1909-S, 1909-S (no V.D.B.)

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