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1984 Penny Value

When worn, every 1984 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢. Worth looking for: the 1984 Doubled Ear Penny (about $12.00 when worn).

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Every 1984 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.

• 1984

  Philadelphia · Included in the 8,151,079,000 1984 total; not counted separately.

  1¢worn
• 1984 Doubled Ear

  Philadelphia · Included in the 8,151,079,000 1984 total; not counted separately.

  Variety

  $12.00worn

  $60.00MS-60
• 1984-D

  Denver · 5.6 billion made

  1¢worn
• 1984-S Proof

  San Francisco · Proof · 3,065,110 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

• Lincoln's earlobe looks doubled (an extra lobe under the ear); the beard also shows doubling: 1984 Doubled Ear

Mint marks

1984 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 1984 penny worth?

When worn, every 1984 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢. Worth looking for: the 1984 Doubled Ear Penny (about $12.00 when worn). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.

Which 1984 pennies are worth the most?

Among 1984 pennies made for circulation: the 1984 Doubled Ear Penny (about $12.00 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 1984 penny?

1984 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 1984 penny silver or copper?

1984 pennies are copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc with a thin copper coat; about 2.50 g). They contain no silver.

Is a 1984 penny rare?

Most are not: about 13.7 billion were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1984 Doubled Ear Penny (about $12.00 when worn).

What 1984 penny errors are worth money?

Known 1984 varieties and errors include the 1984 Doubled Ear Penny (about $12.00 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.

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