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Lincoln Wheat cent1935 Wheat Penny Value
When worn, every 1935 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢.
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Every 1935 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.
- 1935Philadelphia · 245.4 million made7.5¢worn$1.50MS-60
- 1935-DDenver · 47 million made7.5¢worn$1.50MS-60
- 1935-SSan Francisco · 38.7 million made7.5¢worn$1.50MS-60
Mint marks
1935 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 1935 wheat penny worth?
When worn, every 1935 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 1935 penny?
1935 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 1935 penny silver or copper?
Regular 1935 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1935 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
Is a 1935 penny rare?
No. About 331.1 million were made for circulation, so a normal 1935 penny is common. Condition (uncirculated, original red color) and errors decide any premium.