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1937 Wheat Penny Value

When worn, every 1937 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢.

1937 penny: front (type example, 1909 Philadelphia VDB cent)1937 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 1937 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.

The proof penny listed here was sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find it in change.

Mint marks

1937 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 1937 wheat penny worth?

When worn, every 1937 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 1937 penny?

1937 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 1937 penny silver or copper?

Regular 1937 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1937 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.

Is a 1937 penny rare?

No. About 394.1 million were made for circulation, so a normal 1937 penny is common. Condition (uncirculated, original red color) and errors decide any premium.

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