A 1958 coin’s value can vary significantly based on its denomination, condition, and any errors present.
Here’s a breakdown of the common denominations and their potential values:
- Circulated: Typically worth a few cents above face value.
- Uncirculated: Values can range from $2 to $10, or potentially even thousands of dollars for top-grade, uncirculated specimens, especially those with errors like the Doubled Die Obverse (DDO).
- Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) Error: These are considered rare and highly sought-after by collectors, with one MS64RD example reportedly selling for $336,000 in 2018.
- Circulated: Worth between $0.10 and $0.20 as of August 2025.
- Uncirculated: Prices can reach up to $250, especially for coins in pristine condition.
- Full Steps (FS) designation: Nickels with sharp, well-defined steps on Monticello on the reverse are more desirable and command higher prices.
- Mint Errors: Errors like double struck coins can significantly increase the value, with one MS63 example selling for over $180.
- Circulated: Worth between $3.25 and $3.75 due to their 90% silver content.
- Uncirculated: Can sell for up to $250.
- Silver content: All Roosevelt dimes minted in 1964 or earlier contain 90% silver, making them valuable above their face value, according to Coin Values Discovery.
- Circulated: Worth between $7.50 and $10, also due to their 90% silver content.
- Uncirculated: Can sell for up to $5250.
- Low mintage Philadelphia coins: Some collectors believe a small portion of the original mintage exists today, making them potentially more valuable.
- Mint Errors: Errors like brockage errors can result in values exceeding $10,000.
- Circulated: Worth between $14.75 and $17.25 as of August 2025, according to the NGC Price Guide.
- Uncirculated: Can reach values up to $1280.
- Mint Errors: Errors like off-center strikes and clipped planchets also increase the coin’s value.
- Condition: Coins in better condition (higher grades) are generally worth more.
- Errors: Mint errors, such as doubled dies or off-center strikes, significantly increase a coin’s value.
- Mint Mark: Coins from different mints (e.g., Philadelphia, Denver) may have different values, [according to Coin ID Scanner].
- Professional Appraisal: For accurate valuations, especially with rare or high-grade coins, it’s recommended to consult a professional coin grader or a reputable dealer.
- Do Not Clean Coins: Cleaning coins can damage them and drastically reduce their value.
- Market Fluctuations: Coin values can change, so it’s essential to consult up-to-date resources like price guides or auction records.
Note: The auction and market values cited are based on available data and may not reflect current market conditions with complete accuracy. Prices can fluctuate due to various factors in the coin market.
Are coins from 1958 worth anything?
I can help with that. The 1958 Wheat Penny value ranges from around two thousand dollars to nine thousand dollars for the highest grades of the coin. The Wheat Penny can be found in colors ranging from brown to brown and red to a full red version.
Why is a 1958 penny rare?
Since 1958 was the last year the Wheat Penny design was used, demand for the 1958 Lincoln is high. Needless to say, these coins will only increase in value as they are no longer being produced.
How do I know if my 1958 penny is valuable?
Through a capped die. So we’ll see that here on the averse of the coin of course. And this penny here sold for around $110. Next up is a 1958 Lincoln wheatsent that has been double struck.
How much is a 1958 quarter coin worth?
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of July 2025, a Washington Quarter from 1958 in circulated condition is worth between $7.50 and $10. However, on the open market 1958 D Quarters in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $4750.