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1969 Penny Value

When worn, every 1969 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 4¢. Worth looking for: the 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $4,100 when worn).

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Every 1969 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.

• 1969

  Philadelphia · 1.1 billion made

  4¢worn
• 1969-D

  Denver · 4 billion made

  4¢worn
• 1969-S

  San Francisco · Included in the 544,375,000 1969-S total; not counted separately.

  4¢worn
• 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse

  San Francisco · Included in the 544,375,000 1969-S total; not counted separately.

  Key date

  $4,100worn

  $19,000MS-60
• 1969-S Proof

  San Francisco · Proof · 2,934,631 made

  Proof

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

• S mint mark below the date: 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse
• Strong doubling on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and the date: 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse

Mint marks

1969 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 1969 penny worth?

When worn, every 1969 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 4¢. Worth looking for: the 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $4,100 when worn). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.

Which 1969 pennies are worth the most?

Among 1969 pennies made for circulation: the 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $4,100 when worn). 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 1969 penny?

1969 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 1969 penny silver or copper?

Regular 1969 pennies are brass (95% copper, 5% zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1969 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.

How many 1969 pennies were made?

Recorded mintages for 1969 pennies made for circulation: Philadelphia 1.1 billion, Denver 4.0 billion and San Francisco 544.4 million, about 5.7 billion in all.

Is a 1969 penny rare?

Most are not: about 5.7 billion were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $4,100 when worn).

What 1969 penny errors are worth money?

Known 1969 varieties and errors include the 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $4,100 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.

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