Lincoln wheat penny values and prices the spruce crafts. Replacing indian head pennies, which were minted from 1859 through 1909, lincoln pennies were welcomed by massive crowds that gathered at banks on the august 2 nd day that the new onecent coins arrived in commerce. Grading lincoln wheat pennies how to videoimagesdescriptions. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders hardcover november 28, 2009. This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. Subtle changes to the amount of wear if any to the surface of the coin determines each grading and value category. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. List of wheat penny values penny value chart, wheat penny value, rare coins worth.
But that is such a small complaint for a great purchase. Any wheat penny is worth at least 5 cents to any dealer. Indepth overview and values of the lincoln wheat penny, first produced by the u. Better 1914s us lincoln wheat cent penny coin collection lot set break 554. Wheat penny guide values and history of lincoln wheat cents. Grading lincoln wheat pennies is a process of comparison, judging the condition of your old penny and assigning a grade. Both the 1945 wheat penny with no mint mark and the 1945 d wheat penny have similar values. The copper cent calculator will only show you what the copper metal in your pennies. Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. The value of those particular coins are almost priceless.
Some pcgs coins sell for less than the prices listed and some pcgs coins sell for more than the prices listed. The wheat penny was an american coin designed by the u. If you find a 1943 or 1944 wheat penny, using a magnet to check its metal content is easy. I had asked about the 1957 wheat penny struck on a dime planchet, i had it authenticated by american numismatic association back in 1992, i just wasnt sure if it is a common error, but ive never seen anything like it, i wasnt sure what the value could be, so ive never let it go, i didnt want to get taken advantage of with thos rare coin. The values depend very strongly on the grade of the coins. On either side of these inscriptions are two ears of what, one on each side. Wheat pennies are still readily found in circulation and because of. Arching overtop of lincolns head are the raised words in god we trust. Bulk lots and bags wheat cents northern illinois coin. However, if you have a prime example of this coin, it may be worth thousands. How to find the value of wheat pennies our pastimes. Value chart lists all dates in the wheat penny series. The 1956 wheat penny with no mint mark and the 1956 d wheat penny have similar values.
The 1914d lincoln cent is one of those penny rarities which just keeps getting more expensive with time. Rare gem mint state 66 ms66 1919 s wheat penny less than 1,000 gem ms66 known to exist unbelievable coin 24,000 dollar greysheet value thecointown from shop thecointown. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector. Lincoln wheat cent which was minted from 1909 to 1958. No matter what the value of your wheat pennies may be, remember that all lincoln cents made between 1909 and 1958 are. Penny value chart wheat penny value valuable wheat pennies valuable coins old coins value penny values money chart rare pennies rare coins worth money wheat penny values charts the wheat penny was an american coin designed by the u. Lincoln wheat pennies 1909 1958 online wheat penny apmex. The third printing has a blue back cover with a darker blue stripe along the stapled side, no ads, 2 staples. While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. Lincoln cent wheat reverse 19091958 values pcgs price. With a mintage of 1,825,000, the 1909 s is a very scarce coin with many people clamoring to get a hold of one. Jul 23, 2017 list of wheat penny values lincoln wheat penny key dates. Rare 1909 vdb nearproof wheat penny exceptionally high grade almost the highest grade possible unbelievable coin 300 red book value.
While the coins were highly popular with the public from day one, there was initial outcry about the prominence of the. Given the popularity of collecting lincoln wheat cents, there will always be a demand for quality coins. Values are based on several sources, including information from a guide book of united states coins by r. The us wheat penny was issued with lincoln on the front and wheat on the reverse from 1909 til 1958. On a personal note we just love searching penny rolls for wheat and indian head pennies. Most wheat cents wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and. See more ideas about wheat penny value, penny values and valuable pennies. A third printing variation has a listing of the penny book titles in this series printed on the back cover. Before you go down the path of building a complete set of lincoln wheat pennies, use the following price guide to give you an approximate value and price for your lincoln wheat pennies. While some original edition pennies from 1909 boast significant collectible value, there are other editions of the lincoln coveted by coin collectors as well. If you happen to find a wheat penny in your possession, it would be worth checking the date against the list before spending it. The 1909s vdb is one of the most popular rare coins from the modern era. This onecent coin, produced between 1909 to 1958, is also known as the lincoln wheat ear cent, wheat back, straw penny, wheat head and. A step by step approach is use to evaluate and identify variety, judge grade and determine how much wheat pennies are worth.
The most common penny is the 1958d with a circulation of 801 million and the rarest is the 1909s vdb with a circulation of just 500,000 coins with a d were made at the denver mint and coins with an s in san francisco. Remember that the prices are just a guide, a starting point for asserting value. The top 25 most valuable pennies which old pennies are. Calculate by quantity, rolls of pennies, face value, or total weight. Mint in 1909, are beloved by casual collectors and serious numismatists alike. Lincoln wheat pennies 19091958 the perennially popular lincoln wheat penny, launched by the u. Some of them can be worth several hundred dollars each, on up to a few thousand dollars for some coins. The always popular lincoln wheat penny, launched by the u. Rare coins such as the 1909s vdb and 1914d are the holy grails of any lincoln wheat cent collection. So, if you have a wheat penny in a higher grade, you can be confident that is almost surely worth more than the prices you see listed here.
Mint perhaps a few leftover copper planchets from 1942 were. The lincoln wheat cent values are tremendous, adding diversity and quality to your collection. Wheat penny values pennies are assumed to be in grades of good4 heavily worn with only a few major details showing. Lincoln wheat pennies are one of the most popular series of u. When collecting lincoln cents be sure to watch out for rare wheat pennies and other valuable pennies. Key dates and rarities the following lincoln wheat cents in any condition, are worth considerable more than common wheat pennies. Find the current lincoln cent wheat reverse values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. Lincoln cents, wheat reverse 19091958 price guide and. In 1909, there were only 284,000 1909 s vdb wheat pennies produced. Copper penny melt value calculator, located below, will help you in finding the total copper value and total copper content of your pre1982 united states lincoln 95% copper cents. All wheat pennies are worth more than their face value of. If you have a wheat penny, there are many resources available to help you determine its value. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Those vdb initials stand for victor david brenner and they are found on the reverse, centered below the wheat stalks.
Minted within a 50 year period, it was one of the longest running coins in the united states. A lincoln wheat cent value is dependent on the rarity of the date and mint since most are common and worth around three cents or melt value. While some original edition pennies from 1909 boast significant collectible value, there are other editions of. Below is a complete list of values for every wheat penny made, save two. The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u.
I have filled a few of these with out spending anymore than face value. Lincoln wheat pennies 1909 1958 online wheat penny. As for the reverse side of the 1909 lincoln penny, the central part of the face is marked by the words united states of america, with the onecent face value inscribed just above. No matter what the value of your wheat pennies may be, remember that all lincoln cents made between 1909 and 1958 are now considered obsolete and are worth hanging onto. After 1958, the lincoln memorial design replaced the wheat design. The story behind copper 1943 lincoln pennies is presumed to be a pure accident at the u. Ngcs coin price guide for lincoln cents, wheat reverse 1909 1958. The wheat penny is a classic iconic early 21st century american coin with a face value of 1 cent that was minted from 1909 to 1956. Mint in 1909, is beloved by casual collectors and serious numismatists alike. Steel will stick to the magnet, but copper will not. Although market prices have eased over the last few years, this renewed interested has kept values and prices up. A good rule of thumb is that they are worth at least 3 or 4 cents even in poor condition, but those. The lincoln wheat pennies are widely known among collectors.