1963 Penny

by Chad Eicher

1963 Penny

How many buffalo nickels were minted in 1963?

P-753,345,000

D-1,753,266,700

How much is a 1963 wheat penny worth?

Anywhere from .10 to .20

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

Facts about the 1963 wheat penny: You can readily find high quality cents for this issue. The Philadelphia coins are superior to the Denver cents for this issue.

1963 D Wheat Penny

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

Facts about the 1963 D wheat penny: You should have no problem finding fully red, fully struck cents. Some may have incomplete strikes and a rough texture.

Photo of author

Article by

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.

Subscribe to MP Monthly

Once a month we email detectorists like you with the top tips, insights and best deals to improve your treasure hunting game. Sign up below to get the next one.