The value of a 1985 one-cent coin depends on its condition (grade) and whether it has any errors.
- Circulated: Most 1985 pennies found in circulation are only worth their face value ($0.01).
- Uncirculated:
– 1985 (Philadelphia Mint – no mint mark) pennies in uncirculated condition can range from $0.10 in Almost Uncirculated (AU) grade to potentially hundreds or even thousands of dollars for the highest grades (MS-68 or higher), depending on color (red being the most valuable).
– [1985-D (Denver Mint – “D” mint mark) pennies] in uncirculated condition have similar values to the Philadelphia mint coins.
– [1985-S (San Francisco Mint – “S” mint mark) pennies] are considered proof coins, minted for collectors and not intended for circulation . They are generally worth more than business strike coins, with prices ranging from a few dollars for lower grades to upwards of $200 for a perfect proof coin (PR70).
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1985 D Denver Lincoln Memorial Cent/penny – Unc – Actual Coin C93 $1.78]
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1985 S Lincoln Memorial Cent – vintage San Francisco mintmark proof penny]
Certain errors can significantly increase a 1985 penny’s value. Examples of known errors include:
- Off-Center Strike: When the coin’s design isn’t centered, leaving blank space on one side, [values can range from $5 to $50 or more] depending on the degree of off-center striking.
- Clipped Planchet: A curved piece missing from the coin’s edge, [potentially worth $10–$40] depending on the size of the clipped area.
- Broadstrike: A coin struck without the retaining collar, causing it to appear stretched and flat with little to no rim definition, [valued in the $10–$30 range].
- Wrong Plating: If the copper plating is incomplete or missing, revealing the underlying zinc or a different metal, the value can exceed $50.
- Double Die: When parts of the design appear doubled (especially the date or lettering), [increasing the value to over $100].
- Struck on Wrong Planchet: In rare cases, a 1985 penny struck on a dime planchet (e.g., a Roosevelt dime) could be worth over $1,000.
Note: The value of error coins can vary greatly depending on the specific type of error, its severity, and the overall condition of the coin.
In conclusion, while most 1985 pennies are only worth face value, those in exceptional uncirculated condition or with significant mint errors can fetch significantly higher prices from collectors.
How much is a 1985 one cent worth?
Thanks for asking. Estimated value: 1985 penny no mint mark value is $0.01 in circulated conditions, $25+ in uncirculated conditions. Coins from Philadelphia didn’t carry a mint mark in 1985. The coin itself is not rare, but a 1985 no mint mark penny value can be higher in excellent condition (like high-grade uncirculated or proof-like).