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Lincoln Wheat cent1915 Wheat Penny Value
When worn, a 1915 Wheat Penny is typically worth about 7.5¢ and a 1915-D Wheat Penny about $24.00. The 1915-S Wheat Penny (about $86.00 when worn) is a key date.
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Every 1915 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.
- 1915Philadelphia · 29.1 million made7.5¢worn$91.00MS-60
- 1915-DDenver · 22.1 million made$24.00worn$100MS-60
- 1915-SSan Francisco · 4,833,000 made$86.00worn$370MS-60
- 1915 ProofPhiladelphia · Proof · 1,050 made$570proof
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
- S below the date: 1915-S
Mint marks
1915 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 1915 wheat penny worth?
When worn, a 1915 Wheat Penny is typically worth about 7.5¢ and a 1915-D Wheat Penny about $24.00. The 1915-S Wheat Penny (about $86.00 when worn) is a key date. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1915 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1915 pennies made for circulation: the 1915-S Wheat Penny (about $86.00 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 1915 penny?
1915 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 1915 penny copper?
Yes. Regular 1915 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1915 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.