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1965 Penny Value

When worn, a 1965 Penny is typically worth about 4¢.

1965 penny: front (type example, 2005-D Memorial cent)1965 penny: back (type example, 2005-D Memorial reverse)
Type example: 2005-D Memorial cent and 2005-D Memorial reverse. Your coin's date and mint mark may differ.
Photo creditsUnited States Mint image (PD; front, back)

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Every 1965 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 satin-finish penny listed here was sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find it in change.

Mint marks

1965 pennies have no mint mark. They were struck at Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco, so the coin itself doesn't show where it was made.

Questions

How much is a 1965 penny worth?

When worn, a 1965 Penny is typically worth about 4¢. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.

Where is the mint mark on a 1965 penny?

1965 pennies have no mint mark. They were struck at Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco, so the coin itself doesn't show where it was made.

Is a 1965 penny silver or copper?

Regular 1965 pennies are brass (95% copper, 5% zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1965 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.

Is a 1965 penny rare?

No. About 1.5 billion were made for circulation, so a normal 1965 penny is common. Condition (uncirculated, original red color) and errors decide any premium.

What 1965 penny errors are worth money?

No major 1965 variety is listed on this page. Errors such as off-center strikes, die cracks and clipped planchets can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.

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