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Lincoln cents have never been struck in silver. They're made of copper-plated zinc. That leads to at least 3 possibilities:
> Your cent was struck on a dime blank. If it's the same size as a dime, you have what is called an "off metal error". These are valuable but you would need a professional appraisal.
> Your cent was struck on a normal zinc blank, but was never plated. If there is no trace of copper showing, it might retail for as much as $100.
> Someone dipped the coin in acid to remove the copper plating. In that case it's a damaged coin worth 1¢
In any case it would need to be authenticated by someone who specializes in error coins to rule out tampering or damage.
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How much is a silver penny worth from 1962?
US pennies have never been made of silver.
How much is a silver penny made in 1962 worth?
The U.S. never minted a silver penny. It would have more than a dime's worth of silver in it. Your coin has been plated.
How much is a 1973 silver penny worth?
There is actually no such thing as a 1973 'silver' penny. However, there are some Lincoln pennies from 1973-74 that have a shiny, silver-like look. These pennies are worth about $1.25.
How much is a 1960 silver penny worth?
Probably not much more than a penny, because it's most likely just electroplated. These sorts of coins are novelties. Wrong!! That kinda penny is probally worth 1 or two bucks?
How much is a 2013 penny worth?
A penny minted in 2013 is worth a penny, or 1 cent.
