1981 Penny No Mint Wondering If This Is Valuable

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Roan3 New Member United States 43 Posts	Posted 03/15/2026 10:07 pm Again, I'm not getting my hopes up. Is this worth anything? Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 94908 Posts	Posted 03/15/2026 10:31 pm What is it about this coin that makes you think it is valuable? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Roan3 New Member United States 43 Posts	Posted 03/15/2026 11:12 pm I don't know, I saw a video saying a no mint mark 1981, last of 95% copper coins minted, very rare to find. This is why I'm asking. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73747 Posts	Posted 03/15/2026 11:13 pm There's nothing of value here, sorry. Just a normal well circulated coin. Worth 1 cent. Also, no mint mark means it was minted in Philadelphia. These aren't rare at all. I would suggest to stop watching those videos. They can be full of misinformation. Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 03/15/2026 11:31 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7001 Posts	Posted 03/16/2026 12:20 am Quote: I don't know, I saw a video saying a no mint mark 1981, last of 95% copper coins minted, very rare to find. This is why I'm asking. if this is the same video you shared the link to us from about 2 weeks ago...forget everything that was mentioned in it, it was about 45 minutes of pure 100% bull droppings. Report this Post to the Staff
Vector Ze Valued Member United States 462 Posts	Posted 03/16/2026 03:07 am I have to say, Roan3 takes very nice photos of common coins. I'm still working on that, heh! Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15394 Posts	Posted 03/16/2026 05:58 am Good grief. Stop watching those videos and purchase a RedBook. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21587 Posts	Posted 03/16/2026 07:24 am There were over 10 Billion 712 Million 1981 no mint mark cents struck so it is not rare. Also 1982 was the last year copper cents were struck, not 1981. More bad information from your source. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19122 Posts	Posted 03/16/2026 07:59 am Agree with all above. If a seller emphasizes ' no mint mark' and implies something rare as a result, back away slowly... Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/16/2026 1:07 pm Normal cent, nothing special here. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94908 Posts	Posted 03/16/2026 2:33 pm with the exception of 2017, all Lincoln Philadelphia cent coins will have no mint marks Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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