1992 values by mint mark
A coin with no mint mark was struck in Philadelphia.
| Coin | Mint | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Philadelphia, no letter | 4,648,905,000 | Face value |
| 1992-D | Denver | 4,448,673,300 | Face value |
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1992 close AM
$5,000 or more
The A and M of AMERICA on the back almost touch, because a 1993 stamp (die) for the back was used. Normal 1992 cents have a wide gap.
Listed for 1992.
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1992-D close AM
$500
The A and M of AMERICA almost touch.
Listed for 1992-D.
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Both the plain 1992 and the 1992-D are common. A close look at the back of the coin is all it takes to check.
How to tell
The close AM is found on the back, the side with the Lincoln Memorial. Look at the word AMERICA and compare the first two letters.
- Check the date on the front. You need a 1992.
- Look for a mint mark. A 1992-D has a D mint mark. The plain 1992 has no mint mark.
- Turn the coin to the Lincoln Memorial side and find AMERICA.
- Look at the gap between the A and the M. A magnifying glass helps.
- Compare it with a normal cent. On a normal 1992 cent the gap is wide. On a close AM the two letters almost touch.
If the gap is wide, you have a common cent. Most of them are.
Why the gap is different
The close AM happened because a die for the back made in 1993 was used on some 1992 cents. A die is the stamp that strikes the design into the coin. The 1993 back die has the A and M closer together, so cents struck with it show the narrow gap.
The close AM on a 1992-D
The close AM turns up on both the plain 1992 and the 1992-D, and both are worth checking. A 1992-D close AM is worth $500 in uncirculated condition.
A normal 1992 or 1992-D cent is worth face value, and the metal does not add much either.
Condition matters
A worn coin is worth less than a sharp one. The value of a 1992 close AM depends on its condition, and the 1992-D figure is for coins that were never used. Do not clean your coin. Cleaning scratches the surface and lowers its value, even if the coin looks brighter afterward.
If you think you have a close AM, a professional grading service such as PCGS or NGC can examine it. Grading services are companies that check and grade coins for a fee.
Metal value
- $0.01 for copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc core, 2.5 g)
Questions
Is a 1992 penny worth anything?
Most are worth face value. Only the close AM variety is worth more, and that depends on the gap between the A and M in AMERICA.
Is the 1992-D penny more valuable than the 1992?
Not on its own. A normal 1992-D is as common as a normal 1992. Both have a close AM variety, so check the gap and your coin's condition, not just the mint mark.
Is a 1992 penny made of copper?
No. Cents from 1983 on are copper-plated zinc. Before that they were copper. See the 1983 guide for the year the change started, and the 1982 guide for the year both were made.
Are there other valuable Lincoln Memorial cents?
Yes. A doubled date and lettering on 1969-S and 1972 cents, and a second earlobe on a 1984, are listed. See the 1969 guide, the 1972 guide and the Lincoln Memorial penny overview. For every cent series, see the Lincoln cents guide.
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