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1927 Wheat Penny Value

When worn, a 1927 Wheat Penny is typically worth about 7.5¢, a 1927-D Wheat Penny about 7.5¢ and a 1927-S Wheat Penny about $44.00.

1927 penny: front (type example, 1909 Philadelphia VDB cent)1927 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

1927 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 1927 wheat penny worth?

When worn, a 1927 Wheat Penny is typically worth about 7.5¢, a 1927-D Wheat Penny about 7.5¢ and a 1927-S Wheat Penny about $44.00. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.

Where is the mint mark on a 1927 penny?

1927 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 1927 penny copper?

Yes. Regular 1927 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1927 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.

Is a 1927 penny rare?

No. About 185.9 million were made for circulation, so a normal 1927 penny is common. Condition (uncirculated, original red color) and errors decide any premium.

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