1995 values by mint mark
A coin with no mint mark was struck in Philadelphia.
| Coin | Mint | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Philadelphia, no letter | 6,411,440,000 | Face value |
| 1995-D | Denver | 7,128,560,000 | Face value |
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1995 doubled die (front)
$30 or more
The stamp (die) for the front had a doubled image. It is easiest to see on LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST.
Listed for 1995.
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Both the 1995 and the 1995-D were made in huge numbers, and a worn one from your change is just a penny. The doubled die is the one to look for.
How to tell
Start with the date, then check the front of the coin.
- Confirm the date reads 1995.
- Look for a mint mark. The doubled die is listed on the 1995 with no mint mark. A 1995-D has the D mint mark and is a common coin.
- Turn the coin to the front, the side with Lincoln. Use a magnifying glass and good light.
- Look closely at the word LIBERTY. The doubling is easiest to see there.
- Look at IN GOD WE TRUST. This is the other place where the doubling shows most clearly.
- Compare with a normal 1995 cent if you have one. A doubled die shows a second image of the letters, not just a blurry edge.
The common 1995 cents
The 1995 and the 1995-D are both common and worth face value. These cents are copper-plated zinc, so melting a common cent will not make you money.
The 1995 doubled die
On this variety, the stamp (die) for the front had a doubled image. That is why the letters look doubled, mostly on LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST.
A genuine one is worth $30 or more, and its condition decides how much more. A coin with sharp, clear doubling and little wear sells for more than a worn one.
If you think you have one, set it aside and do not use it as pocket change. A professional grading service such as PCGS or NGC can confirm a variety and grade the coin. A grading fee only makes sense if the coin really shows the doubling.
Condition
Wear lowers the value of any coin. A cent that has passed through many hands has softer details, and on a doubled die the doubling gets harder to see as the letters wear down.
Do not clean your coin. Scrubbing, polishing or using chemicals leaves marks and lowers its value. Dealers and collectors can see a cleaned coin right away. Keep a possible find as it is, and hold it by the edges.
Other Lincoln cents to check
The Lincoln Memorial design ran from 1959 to 2008, and other years have their own varieties. If you are sorting a handful of cents, these guides cover them:
- 1969 Lincoln Memorial penny and 1972 Lincoln Memorial penny, which have doubled-die varieties.
- 1982 Lincoln Memorial penny, the year both copper and zinc cents were made, so weigh these.
- 1983 Lincoln Memorial penny, the first full year of copper-plated zinc.
- 1992 Lincoln Memorial penny, with a variety in the word AMERICA.
- 1999 Lincoln Memorial penny.
For the whole design, see the Lincoln Memorial penny guide or all Lincoln cents.
Metal value
- $0.01 for copper-plated zinc (97.5% zinc core, 2.5 g)
Questions
Is a 1995 penny worth anything?
A normal 1995 or 1995-D cent is worth face value. Only the doubled die is worth more, and its condition decides how much.
Is a 1995-D penny rare?
No. The 1995-D is a common coin, and it is worth face value.
Where do I look for the 1995 doubled die?
Look at the front of the coin. Check the word LIBERTY first, then IN GOD WE TRUST. You are looking for a second image of the letters.
Should I clean my 1995 penny before selling it?
No. Cleaning lowers the value of a coin. Leave it as it is.
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