What is the value of a 1948 US cent?

UpdatesLook on the front of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the date. It may be blank or there may be a D or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 06/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $0.05

Moderately worn - $0.06

Slightly worn - $0.07

Almost no wear - $0.10

Uncirculated - $0.46 to $12.00 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn - $0.05

Moderately worn - $0.07

Slightly worn - $0.08

Almost no wear - $0.10

Uncirculated - $0.52 to $30.00

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $0.06

Moderately worn - $0.08

Slightly worn - $0.09

Almost no wear - $0.20

Uncirculated - $0.86 to $22.50

Answer1948 is a common date for wheat cents. In circulated condition, it's worth about 3 cents. A nice uncirculated coin is worth about 50 cents. Note on "pennies"Note that the US one-cent coin has never been officially called a "penny," even though many people still call it that.

If you're looking for the value of a 1948 British penny, see the Related Question to that effect to the left.