1969 Penny Coin Value (Errors List, “D”, “S” & No Mint Mark Worth)

Are you an Abraham Lincoln fan? Do you love collecting memorabilia, including coins depicting one of our country’s famous presidents?

One of Lincoln’s coins that might draw your attention is the 1969 penny. This large, glorious cent was minted in large quantities to celebrate the late president’s centennial anniversary.

Due to the large mintage, the 1969 penny is not rare. However, you can buy or sell it profitably if you know what to look for, especially when it comes to spotting errors. Hint: some errors can fetch hundreds of dollars!

In this article, I will help you understand the 1969 penny value so you can make a smart decision whether you want to buy or sell this coin.

So, let’s get started!

1969 S Double Die Obverse Penny Error

This is one of the Lincoln coin series’s most famous and sought-after errors.

First discovered by collectors Bill Hudson and Ceil Moorhouse in the 1970s, this doubled die error has been the subject of many forgery attempts.

At one point, the U.S. Secret Service seized 1969 S pennies claimed to have the doubled die error to eliminate counterfeit currency. Although they later returned the genuine pennies back to their owners, they destroyed many 1969 S coins with the error.

This error coin is extremely rare today, with about 40 to 50 examples known. The last time a collector found one was in 2007.

Visible doubling can be seen around the words LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and on the date too.

The PCGS graded the coin as MS-64 Red and valued it at an eye-popping $126,500.

1969 D No FG Penny Error

As mentioned earlier, Frank Gasparro designed the reverse of the Lincoln Memorial pennies and placed his initials, FG, to the right of the memorial Hall next to the staircase.

But, due to minting errors, some Lincoln pennies struck in 1969  at the Denver facility do not include these initials.

These unique coins are known as 1969 D No FG pennies, and they can bring in as much $210 depending on the coin’s grade.

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FAQ

Is a 1969 penny worth anything?

A 1969 penny is worth more or less its face value of $0.05. This coin is less profitable, especially in circulated condition. Mint state pennies from this year are rare in higher grades. But if you happen to find a red penny in gem condition, you should have a professional coin grader certify it; the coin might be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars!

Why is the 1969 penny rare?

With over 5 billion coins released into circulation, the 1969 Lincoln penny is not rare at all. It is one of the most common and collected coins in the U.S. Since most coins were released into circulation, 1969 pennies in mint stare are quite difficult to come by, so these can be considered rare. Error coins from the Philadelphia and San Francisco mints are relatively hard to come across as well.

Does a 1969 penny have a mint mark?

Pennies minted in Denver and San Francisco in 1969 have mint marks D and S, respectively, on the obverse, just below the date. Circulated pennies without a mint mark indicate that they were minted in Philadelphia.

Check out this video for more interesting facts about grading Lincoln Memorial pennies.