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Lincoln Memorial cent1972 Penny Value
When worn, every 1972 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 4¢. Worth looking for: the 1972 Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $45.00 when worn).
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Every 1972 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.
- 1972Philadelphia · Included in the 2,933,255,000 1972 total; not counted separately.4¢worn
- 1972 Doubled Die ObversePhiladelphia · Included in the 2,933,255,000 1972 total; not counted separately.$45.00worn$250MS-60
- 1972-DDenver · 2.7 billion made4¢worn
- 1972-SSan Francisco · 376.9 million made4¢worn
- 1972-S ProofSan Francisco · Proof · 3,260,996 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
- Strong, rounded doubling on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and the date (no mint mark): 1972 Doubled Die Obverse
- Flat 'machine doubling' is common on 1972 cents and worthless; FS-101 is the strong, valuable die: 1972 Doubled Die Obverse
Mint marks
1972 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 1972 penny worth?
When worn, every 1972 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 4¢. Worth looking for: the 1972 Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $45.00 when worn). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1972 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1972 pennies made for circulation: the 1972 Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $45.00 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 1972 penny?
1972 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 1972 penny silver or copper?
Regular 1972 pennies are brass (95% copper, 5% zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1972 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
Is a 1972 penny rare?
Most are not: about 6.0 billion were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1972 Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $45.00 when worn).
What 1972 penny errors are worth money?
Known 1972 varieties and errors include the 1972 Doubled Die Obverse Penny (about $45.00 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.