1965 penny is made of predominantly copper. worth 2-3 cents
pennies before 1982 are valuable for there metal, but it is illegal to melt down US currency.
So theoretically it's worth more. but you'll have a hard time selling it
A 1965 penny with no mint mark is worth face value, which is one cent. These pennies are common and not considered rare or valuable by collectors.
Unless it's uncirculated it is only worth face value.
About a dime.
A U.S. 1965 cent (not penny) was minted without a mint mark. It is a common coin. A 1965 Great Britain penny is worth 10 cents if uncirculated.
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SIMPLE ANSWER: No US coin dated 1965, 1966 or 1967 will have a mintmark, it's just a penny.
The mint mark does not determine the value of a coin. If you have a penny and want to know what it is worth, please submit a new question and include the date on your penny as well as the mint mark.
It depends on the mint mark
1930 Wheat penny: with no mint mark, in good condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $10.00. With D mint mark, in good condition is worth $0.15, uncirculated is worth 25.00. With S mint mark, in good condition is worth $0.15, uncirculated is worth $13.00.
A 1914 penny with no mint mark is worth about $1.50.
Yes. $1.25 if there is no mint mark, $7.75 if it has a D mint mark, and $132.50 if it has a S mint mark.
1911 with no mint mark in good condition is worth $.20, uncirculated is worth $30.00, proof is worth $275.00.
It is worth face value.
1936 Wheat Penny: With no mint mark, in very good condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $5.00, proof is worth $135.00. With D mint mark, in very good condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $8.00. With S mint mark, in very good condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $8.00.
1929 Wheat Penny; With no mint mark, in good condition is worth $0.15, uncirculated is worth $13.00. With D mint mark, in good condition is worth $0.15, uncirculated is worth $32.00. With S mint mark, in good condition is worth $0.15, uncirculated is worth $18.00. More specifics are at the Related Link