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Lincoln Memorial cent1998 Penny Value
When worn, every 1998 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢.
Check your own 1998 penny
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Every 1998 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.
- 1998 (Close AM)Philadelphia · Included in the 5,032,200,000 1998 total; not counted separately.1¢worn
- 1998 Wide AMPhiladelphia · Included in the 5,032,200,000 1998 total; not counted separately.
- 1998-DDenver · 5.2 billion made1¢worn
- 1998-S ProofSan Francisco · Proof · 2,086,507 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
- On the tails side, a clear gap between the A and M of AMERICA (a proof-style reverse on a circulation coin): 1998 Wide AM
- Normal coins of this year have the A and M nearly touching: 1998 Wide AM
Mint marks
1998 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 1998 penny worth?
When worn, every 1998 penny made for circulation (2 kinds) is typically worth about 1¢. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Where is the mint mark on a 1998 penny?
1998 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 1998 penny silver?
No. 1998 pennies are copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc with a thin copper coat; about 2.50 g). They contain no silver.
Is a 1998 penny rare?
No. About 10.3 billion were made for circulation, so a normal 1998 penny is common. Condition (uncirculated, original red color) and errors decide any premium.
What 1998 penny errors are worth money?
Known 1998 varieties and errors include the 1998 Wide AM Penny. Other errors, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.