1914-D Penny Value: What Yours Is Worth
A genuine 1914-D penny is worth about $207 in worn Good condition, $344 in Very Fine and about $2,683 in uncirculated. Denver struck 1,193,000. Many fakes are altered 1944-D cents, and the giveaway is the VDB initials on Lincoln's shoulder, which a real 1914-D does not have.
- Mintage
- 1,193,000.
- Mint mark
- D, under the date.
- Shoulder initials
- VDB was added to Lincoln's shoulder in 1918. A real 1914-D has a plain shoulder.
Value by grade
| Grade | Value |
|---|---|
| Good (G4) | $207 |
| Very Fine (VF20) | $344 |
| Uncirculated (MS60) | $2,683 |
Retail values from USA Coin Book. Values checked Oct 8, 2026.
What to look for
- Check the shoulder. Tiny VDB letters at the bottom edge of Lincoln's shoulder mean the coin is 1918 or later, so it is not a real 1914-D.
- Check the spacing in the date. On altered 1944-D cents the gap between the 9 and the 1 looks too wide.
- Look for tool marks or a color change around the D.
Fakes and lookalikes
- Altered 1944-D cents with the first 4 removed to read 1914. The VDB on the shoulder gives it away.
- Added mint marks: a D attached to a Philadelphia 1914. Look for seams around the D.
- Buy certified only at these prices.
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FAQ
How much is a 1914-D penny worth?
About $207 in Good, $344 in Very Fine and $2,683 in MS60.
Is a 1914 penny with no mint mark valuable?
It is a better date than most wheat cents but far less valuable than the 1914-D.
How can I tell a real 1914-D?
No VDB on the shoulder, natural date spacing and a D that matches the rest of the coin. Have it certified if it passes.
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Sources
Values are retail estimates or recorded sale prices from the sources above, checked Oct 8, 2026. What a dealer pays you is usually less than retail.
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