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1933 Wheat Penny Value

When worn, a 1933 Wheat Penny is typically worth about 7.5¢. The 1933-D Wheat Penny (about $3.20 when worn) is a key date.

1933 penny: front (type example, 1909 Philadelphia VDB cent)1933 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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Every 1933 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.

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Mint marks

1933 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (mint mark D). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.

Questions

How much is a 1933 wheat penny worth?

When worn, a 1933 Wheat Penny is typically worth about 7.5¢. The 1933-D Wheat Penny (about $3.20 when worn) is a key date. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.

Which 1933 pennies are worth the most?

Among 1933 pennies made for circulation: the 1933-D Wheat Penny (about $3.20 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 1933 penny?

1933 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (mint mark D). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.

Is a 1933 penny silver or copper?

Regular 1933 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1933 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.

Is a 1933 penny rare?

Most are not: about 20.6 million were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1933-D Wheat Penny (about $3.20 when worn).

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