The always popular lincoln wheat penny, launched by the u. Hes been gone for some time now, but if i could tell him one thing it would be thanks a million and i still treasure that 1967 blue book he provided me. 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. Lincoln wheat pennies 19091958 the perennially popular lincoln wheat penny, launched by the u. Buffalo nickels no date standing liberty quarters no date eisenhower dollars. Marlon concludes, i often wonder about the date of that original wheat cent i sold to uncle harold in the summer of 1972. Over the course of the wheat penny series 1909 to 1958. The book is actually a coin collector cardboard keeper. The united states mint in philadelphia a book that explores the colorful history of the philadelphia mint. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
From 1909 to 1958 the reverse of the coin pictured two ears of wheat and those coins are often refered to as wheat pennies. Condition ungraded circulated various condition of pennies this was my fathers collection he added the coins from 19661982 with the pencil writing of the dates under the coins. Hobbylinc carries 18 cents penny coin collecting books and supplies at discounts up to 20%. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The wheat penny values in this price guide are the actual prices coin dealers will pay you for your wheat pennies. The perennially popular lincoln wheat penny, launched by the u.
Even though the 1958 wheat penny was the last cent produced. I keep coming up with a 158 total variations count. Ngcs coin price guide for lincoln cents, wheat reverse 1909 1958. Lincoln wheat pennies are one of the most popular series of u. I will only focus on the 19091958 lincoln wheat ears. In that respect, production of 1942 lincoln wheat penny. Are there blue book or equivalent price guides online. Lincoln head cent book indiana lincoln wheat small cents 1909. While some original edition pennies from 1909 boast significant collectible value, there are other editions of the lincoln coveted by coin collectors as well. Ive contributed hundreds of articles for various coin publications including coinage, the numismatist, numismatic news, coin dealer newsletter, coin values, and coinweek. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. The 1944 lincoln penny is particularly desirable in the eyes of collectors not only because of its design, but also due to its scarcity. The only other major variety of 1942 penny that for collectors to go after is the proof coin from that year, and with 32,600 originally struck for inclusion in proof sets, there are normally enough on the market to satisfy demand. Whitman lincoln cent penny collection blue book one 19091940.
The 1943 copper wheat penny is an extremely rare coin. There is another book, known as the blue book, formally titled handbook of united states coins, which is the most widely used guide to wholesale coin values. The lincoln wheat cent values are tremendous, adding diversity and quality to your collection. Lincoln wheat pennies 1909 1958 online wheat penny apmex. Minted within a 50 year period, it was one of the longest running coins in the united states. Centerz 150 pockets coin album, penny collecting book, souvenir coins collection holder, ideal for pressed pennies passport, hobby coin collector, money specie display storage case black 4. In 1909, there were only 284,000 1909 s vdb wheat pennies produced. Coins of america lincoln wheat penny starter album. The third printing has a blue back cover with a darker blue stripe along the stapled side, no ads, 2 staples. The blue book is sort of made to show the lowest possble price a coin show be valued at whereas the red book is sort of the highest prices. This penny is really red the photo doesnt show it as well. However, if you have a prime example of this coin, it may be worth thousands.
Below is a complete list of values for every wheat penny made, save two. Coin buyers know the market well and are actively seeking the wheat back variety of lincoln. Worldwide stamp packet assortment 65 ct 2018 liberty ii supplement. A red wheat penny is a coined produced in the early 1900s. While the coins were highly popular with the public from day one, there was initial outcry about the prominence of the. Because the 1943 penny is so valuable, many counterfeits have been made by coating pennies with copper. The government produced around 1,435,400,000 of these pennies in 1944. It must be said, however, that in order to derive an official grade, one must utilize the services of a professional coin grading company. But i am trying to complete a small one cent book years 1856current now 2019. In 1959 the reverse of the coin was changed to the lincoln memorial. These are the average values a coin dealer will offer to pay you for your coin collection. Mint in 1909, are beloved by casual collectors and serious numismatists alike. Given the popularity of collecting lincoln wheat cents, there will always be a demand for quality coins. Im attaching a picture of 3 1957d wheat cents the far left is the red toned one.
With world war ii rationing already underway in 1942 to save metal and other necessary materials for the war effort, the u. Find the current lincoln cent wheat reverse values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. The following lincoln wheat cents in any condition, are worth considerable more than common wheat pennies. The most popular cents penny coin collecting books and supplies. The government also produced a few steel wheat pennies in 1944 by mistake. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders warmans on. Treasury had removed nickel from the fivecent coin for the nations artillery needs. Lincoln cents, wheat reverse 19091958 price guide and. These result in a mirroropposite raised crack on the coin. How much are complete coin sets or completed coin folders.
Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector. It had a wheat design on it, because they were produced in the wheat belt area. These are not the retail coin prices found in nearly all other coin price guides, which, if relied upon to appraise your wheat cents, will result. Rare coins such as the 1909s vdb and 1914d are the holy grails of any lincoln wheat cent collection. Value chart lists all dates in the wheat penny series. Lincoln wheat penny values and prices the spruce crafts.
Indepth overview and values of the lincoln wheat penny, first produced by the u. 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. Jan 23, 20 here are the rarest wheat pennies, along with the prices and values for these rare lincoln wheat pennies. They turned red because of a chemical reaction occurring. Mint in 1909, is beloved by casual collectors and serious numismatists alike. Business uncertified lincoln wheat small cents 19091958 ebay. To participate in the forum you must log in or register. A coin with moderate wear but whose design is legible is likely to be graded as fine worth 9 cents. A d below the date means the coin was minted at the denver united states government mint. What is the value of a rare 1943 copper wheat penny. As such, these coins are frequently counterfeit or.
This marking was a tribute to victor david brenner, the artist whose work was responsible for the base design of the lincoln head penny. Your lincoln penny is very popular today with a large, active following of collectors and dealers willing to buy. Its a 1945 lincoln wheat cent minted in philadelphia. The ngc coin price guide is a complete catalog of coin values for us and world coins from 1600 to date, compiled from a variety of numismatic sources. Its fairly hard to distinguish between the close am and wide am designs with the naked eye. Get the best deals on lincoln head cent book indiana lincoln wheat small cents 19091958 when you shop the largest online selection. The most popular cents penny coin collecting books and supplies brands include whitman publishing, and h. Rare coins such as the 1909s vdb and 1914d are the holy grails. The process of officially judging the condition of an 1893 indian head penny is known as grading, and the specifications below can help you determine what a coin of a certain grade will look like. Any wheat penny is worth at least 5 cents to any dealer. United states of america coin values united states coin values 1792 to present united states one cent penny values, 1793 to present lincoln wheat usa one cent penny values 1909 to 1958 licoln wheat usa one cent penny values, pg 3 1923 to 1930 sheldon coin grading system pg 1, circulated coins united states of america half cent values.
Lincoln cent wheat reverse 19091958 values pcgs price. Lincoln cent wheat reverse, ms lincoln cent wheat reverse, pr. The lincoln wheat pennies are widely known among collectors. The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Lincoln wheat pennies 1909 1958 online wheat penny. Due to its rarity and severity of the error, the 1958 ddo wheat penny has been sold for incredible amounts. Philadelphia, the nations primary mint struck 14 billion wheat cents. Centerz 150 pockets coin album, penny collecting book, souvenir coins collection holder, ideal for pressed pennies passport, hobby coin collector, money.
B between the stems of the wheat at the bottom of the back side of the penny. The coins grade determines its value to coin collectors. Complete set of lincoln head cent coins blue book no. Lincoln penny value discover their worth coin values discovery. Beware, however, of regular 1922d cents which have had their d mintmarks worn off by unscrupulous types. The lincoln cent, however, wouldnt undergo a temporary, warrelated metal composition change until the following year. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders hardcover november 28, 2009. A guy told me its worth 300 or more cuz the red tint attached files. One key date wheat penny is from this era is the 1909s. At the time it was made, almost all pennies were minted using zinccoated steel because copper and nickel were needed for the world war ii effort. This page lists coin values for lincoln wheatback pennies minted from 1909 to 1958. It was originally made as a commemorative coin to celebrate the 100th anniversary of abraham lincolns birth. 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. New listing lincoln head wheat cents whitman folder sets 19091940 and 19411977 160 coins.