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8-15-11>>> The first thing is the coin can't have a mintmark. Proofs were only struck in Philadelphia at this time and were NOT relased for circulation, less than 6,000 were struck. I don't know what makes you think the coin is proof, but the best thing to do is take it to a coin dealer.

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How do you tell if a 1917 penny is proof?

If its from the 170000 ! Iguess.


What is the value of a 1962 proof penny?

About $2.00 for average proof coins


What is the value of a 1936 penny?

1936 Wheat Penny: With no mint mark, in very good condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $5.00, proof is worth $135.00. With D mint mark, in very good condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $8.00. With S mint mark, in very good condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $8.00.


How much was a penny worth in 1936?

I'm not sure of what you're asking here. In 1936 a penny was worth $0.01, but if you want to know what a 1936 penny is worth today then maybe this will help you. 1936 Lincoln Wheat Ear Penny; With no mint mark, in very good condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $5.00, proof is worth $135.00. Also 1936 with no mint mark were some that were 'double die' obv., and they are worth from $45.00 to $750.00 depending on condition. 1936 penny with D mint mark, in very good condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $8.00. With S mint mark in very good condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $8.00 The information blow refers to a 1936 Canadian Penny. This Coin - one of three 1936 dated pennies made by the Royal Mint with a "dot" below the date and bearing the image of King George V - has fetched $160,000 in online bids ahead of an auction in New Yrk next week, when it is expected to go for at least $300,000. The mint placed the dots as it experimented with making currency in 1937 that carried the previous year's date. George's Edward VIII, had abdicated the throne, leaving the mint without a monarch's face to grace the coins. - Toronto Sun


Why is there a d on a penny?

A "D" means that the penny was minted in Denver An "S" means that the penny was minted in San Francisco (note - only proof cents are now minted there) A penny without a mint mark was minted in Philadelphia