1965 Penny Varieties
There are two main varieties of the 1965 penny:
* Lincoln Memorial reverse: This is the most common type of 1965 penny. It features the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.
* Doubled Die Obverse: This variety of the 1965 penny has a doubling of the lettering on the obverse (front) of the coin. Doubled die errors can be very valuable, depending on the degree of doubling.
Value of 1965 Pennies
The following are the estimated values of 1965 pennies in various conditions:
* Poor condition: 1 cent
* Good condition: 1 cent
* Very good condition: 5 cents
* Fine condition: 10 cents
* Extremely fine condition: 25 cents
* Uncirculated condition: $1 or more
For rare varieties, such as the doubled die obverse, the value can be significantly higher. For example, a 1965 doubled die obverse penny in uncirculated condition can be worth several hundred dollars.
If you are unsure of the variety of your 1965 penny or its condition, you can take it to a coin dealer for appraisal.