Historical Figures

How much is a 1963 penny worth?

The value of a 1963 penny depends on its condition and scarcity. Most 1963 pennies are worth between 1 and 5 cents, but some may be worth more due to errors or other factors.

Pennies minted in 1963 were made of 95% copper and 5% zinc, and they weighed 3.11 grams. The obverse (front) of the coin features a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln, while the reverse (back) features the Lincoln Memorial.

The most common type of 1963 penny is the "D" variety minted at the Denver mint. Approximately 1.7 billion D-minted pennies were produced in 1963. These pennies are usually worth around 1 to 2 cents each.

The less common variety of 1963 penny is the "S" variety minted at the San Francisco mint. Only 199.6 million S-minted pennies were produced in 1963, making them more scarce than the D-minted pennies. As a result, S-minted pennies are typically worth around 3 to 5 cents each.

Some 1963 pennies may be worth even more due to errors or other factors. For example, some pennies may have struck in copper-clad steel, which was an experimental composition used by the United States Mint in 1963. These copper-clad steel pennies are worth around $1 each.

Other 1963 pennies may have errors such as double dies or off-center strikes. These errors can increase the value of the coins depending on their severity and rarity.

If you have a 1963 penny and are unsure of its value, you can get it appraised by a coin dealer or collector.