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When worn, a 1911 Wheat Penny is typically worth about 7.5¢. The 1911-D Wheat Penny (about $27.00 when worn) and the 1911-S Wheat Penny (about $52.00 when worn) are key dates.
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Every 1911 penny
Worn = typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine); MS-60 = uncirculated. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.
- 1911Philadelphia · 101.2 million made7.5¢worn$53.00MS-60
- 1911-DDenver · 12.7 million made$27.00worn$120MS-60
- 1911-SSan Francisco · 4,026,000 made$52.00worn$180MS-60
- 1911 ProofPhiladelphia · Proof · 2,411 made$180proof
The proof penny listed here was sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find it in change.
How to tell them apart
Mint marks
1911 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (mint mark D) and San Francisco (mint mark S). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Questions
How much is a 1911 wheat penny worth?
When worn, a 1911 Wheat Penny is typically worth about 7.5¢. The 1911-D Wheat Penny (about $27.00 when worn) and the 1911-S Wheat Penny (about $52.00 when worn) are key dates. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1911 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1911 pennies made for circulation: the 1911-S Wheat Penny (about $52.00 when worn) and the 1911-D Wheat Penny (about $27.00 when worn). Valuable pennies are often faked or altered, so check the signs first. Grading costs about $30–$70, so it usually pays only for coins worth more than about $150.
Where is the mint mark on a 1911 penny?
1911 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (mint mark D) and San Francisco (mint mark S). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Is a 1911 penny silver or copper?
Regular 1911 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1911 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
Is a 1911 penny rare?
Most are not: about 117.9 million were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1911-S Wheat Penny (about $52.00 when worn) and the 1911-D Wheat Penny (about $27.00 when worn).