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Lincoln Wheat cent1955 Penny Value
When worn, every 1955 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢. The 1955-S Wheat Penny (about $2.10 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) is a key date. Worth looking for: the 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (about $980 when worn).
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Every 1955 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.
- 1955Philadelphia · Part of the 330,580,000 1955 cents; about 20,000-24,000 of those are the doubled die.7.5¢worn$1.50MS-60
- 1955 Doubled Die ObversePhiladelphia · Roughly 20,000-24,000 are thought to exist; perhaps about 40,000 were struck during one night shift. Part of the 330,580,000 1955 total.$980worn$1,700MS-60
- 1955-DDenver · 563.3 million made7.5¢worn$1.50MS-60
- 1955-SSan Francisco · 44.6 million made$2.10worn$8.50MS-60
- 1955 ProofPhiladelphia · Proof · 378,200 made
The proof penny listed here was sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find it in change.
How to tell them apart
- Dramatic doubling you can see without magnification on the date, LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST: 1955 Doubled Die Obverse
- True doubling is rounded and clearly separated; flat, shelf-like machine doubling is worth little: 1955 Doubled Die Obverse
- S below the date; the last San Francisco Wheat cent: 1955-S
Mint marks
1955 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 1955 penny worth?
When worn, every 1955 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢. The 1955-S Wheat Penny (about $2.10 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) is a key date. Worth looking for: the 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (about $980 when worn). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1955 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1955 pennies made for circulation: 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). 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 1955 penny?
1955 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 1955 penny silver or copper?
Regular 1955 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1955 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
How much does a 1955 penny weigh?
About 3.11 g. Regular 1955 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g).
Is a 1955 penny rare?
Most are not: about 938.4 million were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are 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).
What 1955 penny errors are worth money?
Known 1955 varieties and errors include the 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (about $980 when worn). Other errors, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.