1962 Penny

by Chad Eicher

1962 Penny

How many wheat pennies were minted in 1962?

P-606,045,000

D-1,793,148,400

How much is a 1962 wheat penny worth?

Anywhere from .05 to .20

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1962 P wheat Penny

Rarity: Original rolls may still exist. These are common in all grades

Facts about the 1962 wheat penny: These were widely hoarded. They usually have excellent luster and you can readily find the gems you are searching for.

1962 D Wheat Penny

Rarity: There original rolls still exist. These are common in all grades

Facts about the 1962 D wheat penny: Although these are relatively easy to find, gems are quite rare. There are irregularities in details and the texture is often rough.

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Chad Eicher

Detectorist Chad is passionate about metal detecting since he got his first metal detector as a gift when he was 12 years old. He created Metal Pursuits to share his knowledge and create the ultimate metal detecting resource on the web.

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