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Lincoln Wheat cent1958 Wheat Penny Value
When worn, every 1958 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢. Worth looking for: the 1958 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (rarely sold; no price estimate).
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Every 1958 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.
- 1958Philadelphia · Included in the 252,525,000 1958 total; not counted separately.7.5¢worn$3.00MS-60
- 1958 Doubled Die ObversePhiladelphia · A handful known: three are reported. Part of the 252,525,000 1958 total.Rarely sold
- 1958-DDenver · 801 million made7.5¢worn$1.50MS-60
- 1958 ProofPhiladelphia · Proof · 875,652 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
- Doubling on LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST: 1958 Doubled Die Obverse
- Only about three are known; any find is extraordinary and must be authenticated: 1958 Doubled Die Obverse
Mint marks
1958 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 1958 wheat penny worth?
When worn, every 1958 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢. Worth looking for: the 1958 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (rarely sold; no price estimate). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1958 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1958 pennies made for circulation: the 1958 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (rarely sold; no price estimate). 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 1958 penny?
1958 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 1958 penny silver or copper?
Regular 1958 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1958 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
Is a 1958 penny rare?
Most are not: about 1.1 billion were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1958 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (rarely sold; no price estimate).
What 1958 penny errors are worth money?
Known 1958 varieties and errors include the 1958 Doubled Die Obverse Wheat Penny (rarely sold; no price estimate). Other errors, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.