Question: are pennies from the 40s worth anything?
Answer: CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1940 S Wheat Penny value at an average of 35 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $7. ... So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1940, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies.