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1997 Penny Value

When worn, every 1997 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢. Worth looking for: the 1997 Doubled Ear Penny (about $10.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).

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Every 1997 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.

• 1997

  Philadelphia · Included in the 4,622,800,000 1997 total; not counted separately.

  1¢worn
• 1997 Doubled Ear

  Philadelphia · Included in the 4,622,800,000 1997 total; not counted separately.

  Variety

  $10.00worn

  $51.00MS-60
• 1997-D

  Denver · 4.6 billion made

  1¢worn
• 1997-S Proof

  San Francisco · Proof · 2,796,678 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

• A doubled earlobe, as on the 1984 variety: 1997 Doubled Ear

Mint marks

1997 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 1997 penny worth?

When worn, every 1997 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢. Worth looking for: the 1997 Doubled Ear Penny (about $10.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.

Which 1997 pennies are worth the most?

Among 1997 pennies made for circulation: the 1997 Doubled Ear Penny (about $10.00 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 1997 penny?

1997 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 1997 penny silver or copper?

1997 pennies are copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc with a thin copper coat; about 2.50 g). They contain no silver.

Is a 1997 penny rare?

Most are not: about 9.2 billion were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1997 Doubled Ear Penny (about $10.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).

What 1997 penny errors are worth money?

Known 1997 varieties and errors include the 1997 Doubled Ear Penny (about $10.00 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.

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