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Lincoln Memorial cent1983 Penny Value
When worn, every 1983 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢. Worth looking for: the 1983 Doubled Die Reverse Penny (about $20.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
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Every 1983 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.
- 1983Philadelphia · Included in the 7,752,355,000 1983 total; not counted separately.1¢worn
- 1983 Doubled Die ReversePhiladelphia · Included in the 7,752,355,000 1983 total; not counted separately.$20.00worn$97.00MS-60
- 1983-DDenver · 6.5 billion made1¢worn
- 1983-S ProofSan Francisco · Proof · 3,279,126 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 doubling on the tails-side lettering: ONE CENT, E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: 1983 Doubled Die Reverse
Mint marks
1983 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 1983 penny worth?
When worn, every 1983 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢. Worth looking for: the 1983 Doubled Die Reverse Penny (about $20.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1983 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1983 pennies made for circulation: the 1983 Doubled Die Reverse Penny (about $20.00 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 1983 penny?
1983 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 1983 penny silver or copper?
1983 pennies are copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc with a thin copper coat; about 2.50 g). They contain no silver.
How much does a 1983 penny weigh?
About 2.50 g. Regular 1983 pennies are copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper; about 2.50 g).
Is a 1983 penny rare?
Most are not: about 14.2 billion were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1983 Doubled Die Reverse Penny (about $20.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
What 1983 penny errors are worth money?
Known 1983 varieties and errors include the 1983 Doubled Die Reverse Penny (about $20.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). Other errors, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.