1950s Penny Value

Most pennies from the 1950s are common and worth a few cents when worn. The ones worth looking for are the 1958 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (rarely sold; no price estimate), the 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (about $980 when worn) and the 1955-S Wheat Penny (about $2.10 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).

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Every year of the 1950s

Typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine) of the common coins of each year. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.

Year	Typical worn value	Worth looking for
1950	7.5¢	—
1951	7.5¢	—
1952	7.5¢	—
1953	7.5¢	—
1954	7.5¢	—
1955	7.5¢	1955 Doubled Die Obverse, 1955-S
1956	7.5¢	—
1957	7.5¢	—
1958	7.5¢	1958 Doubled Die Obverse
1959	4¢	—

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