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1919 Wheat Penny Value

When worn, every 1919 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢.

1919 penny: front (type example, 1909 Philadelphia VDB cent)1919 penny: back (type example, 1909 Philadelphia VDB cent)
Type example: 1909 Philadelphia VDB cent. Your coin's date and mint mark may differ. The V.D.B. initials on this example's back were removed during 1909, so later wheat pennies don't have them.
Photo creditsNational Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History (photo: Jaclyn Nash) (PD; source)

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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.

Mint marks

1919 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 1919 wheat penny worth?

When worn, every 1919 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.

Where is the mint mark on a 1919 penny?

1919 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 1919 penny silver or copper?

Regular 1919 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1919 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.

Is a 1919 penny rare?

No. About 588.9 million were made for circulation, so a normal 1919 penny is common. Condition (uncirculated, original red color) and errors decide any premium.

What 1919 penny errors are worth money?

No major 1919 variety is listed on this page. Errors such as off-center strikes, die cracks and clipped planchets can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.

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