What is the value of a 1919 US cent?

Answer 1

1919 is not a rare date for Lincoln cents ... Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $0.14

Moderately worn - $0.35

Slightly worn - $1.15

Almost no wear - $6

Uncirculated - $12.00 to $85.80 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn condition - $0.58

Moderately worn - $1.04

Slightly worn - $2.59

Almost no wear - $29

Uncirculated - $52.80 to $624.00

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn condition - $0.23

Moderately worn - $1.15

Slightly worn - $2.30

Almost no wear - $17

Uncirculated - $42.00 to $572.00

1919 is not a rare date for Lincoln cents ... In average circulated condition, it's worth about 10 cents.

1919 Wheat Penny: With no mint mark, in good condition is worth $0.15, uncirculated is worth $20.00. With D mint mark, in good condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $80.00. With S mint mark, in good condition is worth $0.15, uncirculated is worth $70.00.

Retail is 20 cents in ANA Good condition. Up to $50 if it is uncirculated and has a D mintmark.
8-8-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1919 Lincoln cent is a high mintage, common date coin. Retail values for average circulated coins are less than $1.00.