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Lincoln Wheat cent1930 Wheat Penny Value
When worn, a 1930 Wheat Penny is typically worth about 7.5¢, a 1930-D Wheat Penny about 7.5¢ and a 1930-S Wheat Penny about $3.80.
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Every 1930 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.
- 1930Philadelphia · 157.4 million made7.5¢worn$43.00MS-60
- 1930-DDenver · 40.1 million made7.5¢worn$79.00MS-60
- 1930-SSan Francisco · 24.3 million made$3.80worn$16.00MS-60
Mint marks
1930 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 1930 wheat penny worth?
When worn, a 1930 Wheat Penny is typically worth about 7.5¢, a 1930-D Wheat Penny about 7.5¢ and a 1930-S Wheat Penny about $3.80. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Where is the mint mark on a 1930 penny?
1930 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 1930 penny silver or copper?
Regular 1930 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1930 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
How many 1930 pennies were made?
Recorded mintages for 1930 pennies made for circulation: Philadelphia 157.4 million, Denver 40.1 million and San Francisco 24.3 million, about 221.8 million in all.
Is a 1930 penny rare?
No. About 221.8 million were made for circulation, so a normal 1930 penny is common. Condition (uncirculated, original red color) and errors decide any premium.