Hi, I just got a US Penny dated 1919 should i keep it , or its common to have pennies that old?

Answer 1

It is probably worth around a buck.

You can find it's value here.

http://sammler.com/coins/coinvalues.htm

Answer 2

Well..my opinion is that u should keep the penny as its dated 1919.In the years 2 come, the penny might be useful in some way or another.

Answer 3

It really is unusual to find a coin that old still in circulation. While it probably does not have a lot of collector value it does have value as a piece of history. Think about all the things that coin could have bought. A postage stamp for a cross country trip, milk for the little one's or a piece of candy at the local corner store. During the depression it was a rare commodity. In the 50's or 60's it may have sat in some kids coin collection. When the kid lost interest or became an adult it was spent again.

It has seen a lot of history. Good find.

Answer 4

Listen to BD in NM for he is right, the coin came at a time when a great war had ended and just before the roaring 20's. It actually had a huge mintage (392,021,000). It was not until 1940 that the cent had a higher mintage than that. If your coin could only talk I bet it would have some great stories to tell. I have to thank you for not asking how much is it worth. You actually may turn into a coin collector, or better yet a numismatist. Keep it. I have found over the years the enjoyment of collecting coins, learning about them and not really worrying about value, has actually paid off quite well.

Answer 5

I've never seen a penny that old

Answer 6

thts so cool. keep it.

Answer 7

you should keep it