The Lincoln Wheat Penny or Cent is one of the most collected coins in the world. It's not uncommon to find one in circulation even to this day. These pennies are 95% Copper and 5% Tin & Zinc. In general, the Lincoln Wheat Cents minted from 1909-1942 are worth more than the coins thereafter.
| Year | Type | Mintage | Good | Very Fine | AU | Mint State 63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 P | 72,702,618 | $4.00 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | |
| 1909 S | 1,825,000 | $110.00 | $175.00 | $325.00 | $425.00 | |
| 1909 P | VDB | 27,995,000 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| 1909 S | VDB | 484,000 | $850.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,700.00 | $2,300.00 |
| 1909 S | S over horizontal S | $120.00 | $175.00 | $315.00 | $410.00 |
| Year | Type | Mintage | Good | Very Fine | AU | Mint State 63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 P | 146,801,218 | $0.40 | $1.56 | $11.00 | $27.00 | |
| 1910 S | 6,045,000 | $19.00 | $27.00 | $89.00 | $131.00 | |
| 1911 P | 101,177,787 | $0.50 | $2.74 | $12.00 | $54.00 | |
| 1911 D | 12,672,000 | $6.50 | $25.00 | $85.00 | $145.00 | |
| 1911 S | 4,026,000 | $55.00 | $75.00 | $125.00 | $265.00 | |
| 1912 P | 68,153,060 | $1.40 | $6.00 | $30.00 | $55.00 | |
| 1912 D | 10,411,000 | $8.00 | $30.00 | $110.00 | $275.00 | |
| 1912 S | 4,431,000 | $30.00 | $45.00 | $125.00 | $285.00 | |
| 1913 P | 76,532,352 | $1.00 | $4.50 | $30.00 | $65.00 | |
| 1913 D | 15,804,000 | $3.25 | $11.00 | $80.00 | $200.00 | |
| 1913 S | 6,101,000 | $16.00 | $35.00 | $110.00 | $250.00 | |
| 1914 P | 75,238,432 | $1.00 | $6.50 | $45.00 | $80.00 | |
| 1914 D | 1,193,000 | $225.00 | $475.00 | $1,700.00 | $3,700.00 | |
| 1914 S | 4,137,000 | $30.00 | $45.00 | $200.00 | $525.00 | |
| 1915 P | 29,092,120 | $2.00 | $20.00 | $80.00 | $125.00 | |
| 1915 D | 22,050,000 | $2.25 | $8.00 | $50.00 | $135.00 | |
| 1915 S | 4,833,000 | $25.00 | $40.00 | $145.00 | $260.00 | |
| 1916 P | 131,833,677 | $0.35 | $2.25 | $15.00 | $40.00 | |
| 1916 D | 35,956,000 | $1.25 | $6.50 | $40.00 | $165.00 | |
| 1916 S | 22,510,000 | $2.00 | $9.00 | $55.00 | $195.00 | |
| 1917 P | 196,429,785 | $0.35 | $2.25 | $11.00 | $35.00 | |
| 1917 P | Doubled Die Obverse | $300.00 | $500.00 | $1,775.00 | $6,400.00 | |
| 1917 D | 55,120,000 | $1.00 | $5.00 | $55.00 | $140.00 | |
| 1917 S | 32,620,000 | $0.55 | $2.75 | $30.00 | $175.00 | |
| 1918 P | 288,104,634 | $0.25 | $1.75 | $9.00 | $30.00 | |
| 1918 D | 47,830,000 | $0.90 | $4.50 | $40.00 | $160.00 | |
| 1918 S | 34,680,000 | $0.55 | $3.25 | $35.00 | $200.00 | |
| 1919 P | 392,021,000 | $0.25 | $1.25 | $5.75 | $30.00 | |
| 1919 D | 57,154,000 | $0.55 | $4.50 | $35.00 | $125.00 | |
| 1919 S | 139,760,000 | $0.25 | $2.25 | $20.00 | $130.00 | |
| 1920 P | 310,165,000 | $0.25 | $0.55 | $4.50 | $30.00 | |
| 1920 D | 49,280,000 | $1.25 | $7.00 | $45.00 | $125.00 | |
| 1920 S | 46,220,000 | $0.55 | $2.50 | $40.00 | $200.00 | |
| 1921 P | 39,157,000 | $0.55 | $2.50 | $25.00 | $90.00 | |
| 1921 S | 15,264,000 | $1.75 | $7.75 | $81.00 | $215.00 | |
| 1922 D | 7,160,000 | $25.00 | $30.00 | $85.00 | $190.00 | |
| 1922 D | No D Mint Mark | $850.00 | $1,900.00 | $7,000.00 | $30,000.00 | |
| 1922 D | Weak D | $30.00 | $80.00 | $225.00 | $900.00 | |
| 1923 P | 74,723,000 | $0.40 | $1.25 | $10.00 | $35.00 | |
| 1923 S | 8,700,000 | $4.50 | $12.00 | $100.00 | $425.00 | |
| 1924 P | 75,178,000 | $0.25 | $1.00 | $12.00 | $55.00 | |
| 1924 D | 2,520,000 | $45.00 | $65.00 | $225.00 | $400.00 | |
| 1924 S | 11,696,000 | $1.45 | $6.00 | $85.00 | $250.00 | |
| 1925 P | 139,949,000 | $0.25 | $0.65 | $7.00 | $25.00 | |
| 1925 D | 22,580,000 | $1.00 | $4.50 | $35.00 | $100.00 | |
| 1925 S | 26,380,000 | $0.95 | $3.00 | $35.00 | $225.00 | |
| 1926 P | 157,088,000 | $0.25 | $0.55 | $4.50 | $20.00 | |
| 1926 D | 28,020,000 | $1.50 | $6.00 | $35.00 | $140.00 | |
| 1926 S | 4,550,000 | $10.00 | $20.00 | $85.00 | $365.00 | |
| 1927 P | 144,440,000 | $0.25 | $0.75 | $4.00 | $25.00 | |
| 1927 D | 27,170,000 | $1.50 | $4.00 | $30.00 | $95.00 | |
| 1927 S | 14,276,000 | $1.75 | $6.00 | $45.00 | $160.00 | |
| 1928 P | 134,116,000 | $0.25 | $0.75 | $3.25 | $15.00 | |
| 1928 D | 31,170,000 | $0.90 | $3.25 | $20.00 | $90.00 | |
| 1928 S | 17,266,000 | $1.25 | $4.25 | $35.00 | $110.00 | |
| 1929 P | 185,262,000 | $0.25 | $0.85 | $4.50 | $17.00 | |
| 1929 D | 41,730,000 | $0.45 | $2.50 | $15.00 | $45.00 | |
| 1929 S | 50,148,000 | $0.55 | $2.75 | $16.00 | $35.00 | |
| 1930 P | 157,415,000 | $0.20 | $0.55 | $2.25 | $11.00 | |
| 1930 D | 40,100,000 | $0.25 | $0.60 | $4.50 | $30.00 | |
| 1930 S | 24,286,000 | $0.25 | $0.75 | $6.50 | $15.00 | |
| 1931 P | 19,396,000 | $0.55 | $1.75 | $10.00 | $40.00 | |
| 1931 D | 4,480,000 | $6.00 | $10.00 | $45.00 | $80.00 | |
| 1931 S | 866,000 | $90.00 | $125.00 | $190.00 | $225.00 | |
| 1932 P | 9,062,000 | $1.75 | $2.75 | $15.00 | $30.00 | |
| 1932 D | 10,500,000 | $1.75 | $3.00 | $12.00 | $30.00 | |
| 1933 P | 14,360,000 | $1.75 | $3.25 | $14.00 | $35.00 | |
| 1933 D | 6,200,000 | $4.00 | $8.00 | $20.00 | $40.00 | |
| 1934 P | 219,080,000 | $0.20 | $0.40 | $4.50 | $16.00 | |
| 1934 D | 28,446,000 | $0.25 | $0.95 | $9.00 | $30.00 | |
| 1935 P | 245,388,000 | $0.20 | $0.30 | $1.25 | $7.00 | |
| 1935 D | 47,000,000 | $0.20 | $0.30 | $2.25 | $9.00 | |
| 1935 S | 38,702,000 | $0.20 | $0.55 | $6.00 | $20.00 | |
| 1936 P | 309,632,000 | $0.20 | $0.55 | $3.00 | $11.00 | |
| 1936 P | Doubled Die Obverse | $30.00 | $135.00 | $400.00 | $2,500.00 | |
| 1936 D | 40,620,000 | $0.20 | $0.55 | $2.25 | $6.00 | |
| 1936 S | 29,130,000 | $0.20 | $0.60 | $3.25 | $8.00 | |
| 1937 P | 309,170,000 | $0.20 | $0.55 | $2.25 | $4.50 | |
| 1937 D | 50,430,000 | $0.20 | $0.45 | $3.25 | $9.00 | |
| 1937 S | 34,500,000 | $0.20 | $0.45 | $3.25 | $11.00 | |
| 1938 P | 156,682,000 | $0.20 | $0.45 | $2.25 | $10.00 | |
| 1938 D | 20,010,000 | $0.25 | $0.95 | $3.25 | $10.00 | |
| 1938 S | 15,180,000 | $0.45 | $0.90 | $3.25 | $8.91 | |
| 1939 P | 316,466,000 | $0.20 | $0.30 | $1.25 | $3.25 | |
| 1939 D | 15,160,000 | $0.55 | $1.00 | $3.25 | $6.50 | |
| 1939 S | 52,070,000 | $0.20 | $0.95 | $2.75 | $6.00 | |
| 1940 P | 586,810,000 | $0.20 | $0.45 | $1.25 | $3.25 | |
| 1940 D | 81,390,000 | $0.20 | $0.75 | $2.25 | $6.00 | |
| 1940 S | 112,940,000 | $0.20 | $0.55 | $2.00 | $6.00 | |
| 1941 P | 887,018,000 | $0.20 | $0.32 | $1.75 | $4.50 | |
| 1941 D | 128,700,000 | $0.20 | $0.55 | $3.25 | $7.00 | |
| 1941 S | 92,360,000 | $0.20 | $0.55 | $3.25 | $7.00 | |
| 1942 P | 657,796,000 | $0.20 | $0.30 | $0.90 | $3.25 | |
| 1942 D | 206,698,000 | $0.20 | $0.30 | $0.95 | $3.25 | |
| 1942 S | 85,590,000 | $0.25 | $1.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
In 1943 the Lincoln Cent was minted in steel coated zinc.
| Year | Mintage | Very Fine | AU | Uncirculated | PCGS MS64 | PCGS MS65 | PCGS MS66 | PCGS MS67 | PCGS MS67+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 P | 684,628,670 | $1.00 | $2.00 | $5.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 | $45.00 | $130.00 | $340.00 |
| 1943 D | 217,660,000 | $1.00 | $2.00 | $5.00 | $15.00 | $30.00 | $55.00 | $145.00 | $425.00 |
| 1943 S | 191,550,000 | $3.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $65.00 | $150.00 | $700.00 |
The Lincoln Wheat Cents minted after 1944 are generally worth less than the previous years. While some variations, such as the 1944 D over S and the 1946 S over D are highly collectible - in general these coins need to be in nearly uncirculated condition to hold much value.
| Year | Type | Mintage | Very Fine | AU | Mint State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 P | 1,435,400,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $6.00 | |
| 1944 D | 430,578,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $4.41 | |
| 1944 D | D Over S | $145.00 | $260.00 | $750.00 | |
| 1944 S | 282,760,000 | $0.20 | $0.45 | $4.50 | |
| 1945 P | 1,040,515,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1945 D | 266,268,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1945 S | 181,770,000 | $0.20 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1946 P | 991,655,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1946 D | 315,690,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1946 S | 198,100,000 | $0.20 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1946 S | S Over D | $40.00 | $145.00 | $625.00 | |
| 1947 P | 190,555,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $3.25 | |
| 1947 D | 194,750,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1947 S | 99,000,000 | $0.25 | $0.55 | $2.25 | |
| 1948 P | 317,570,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1948 D | 172,637,500 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1948 S | 81,735,000 | $0.25 | $0.45 | $3.25 | |
| 1949 P | 217,775,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $3.25 | |
| 1949 D | 153,132,500 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $3.25 | |
| 1949 S | 64,290,000 | $0.30 | $0.45 | $4.50 | |
| 1950 P | 272,635,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1950 D | 334,950,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1950 S | 118,505,000 | $0.20 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1951 P | 284,576,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1951 D | 625,355,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $2.25 | |
| 1951 S | 136,010,000 | $0.30 | $0.55 | $3.25 | |
| 1952 P | 186,775,000 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $3.25 | |
| 1952 D | 746,130,000 | $0.15 | $0.30 | $2.25 | |
| 1952 S | 137,800,004 | $0.20 | $0.45 | $4.50 | |
| 1953 P | 257,000,000 | $0.15 | $0.25 | $1.25 | |
| 1953 D | 701,000,000 | $0.15 | $0.25 | $1.25 | |
| 1953 S | 182,000,000 | $0.15 | $0.25 | $2.25 | |
| 1954 P | 72,000,000 | $0.30 | $0.49 | $2.25 | |
| 1954 D | 252,000,000 | $0.15 | $0.25 | $1.25 | |
| 1954 S | 96,000,000 | $0.15 | $0.25 | $1.25 | |
| 1955 P | 330,958,200 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $1.25 | |
| 1955 D | 563,257,500 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $1.25 | |
| 1955 S | 44,610,000 | $0.25 | $0.45 | $3.25 | |
| 1956 P | 420,745,000 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $1.25 | |
| 1956 D | 1,098,201,100 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $1.25 | |
| 1956 D | D Above Shadow D | $15.00 | $35.00 | $85.00 | |
| 1957 P | 282,540,000 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $1.25 | |
| 1957 D | 1,051,342,000 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $1.25 | |
| 1958 P | 252,525,000 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $1.25 | |
| 1958 D | 800,953,300 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $1.25 |
1944 D over S Error Variation
The 1944 D over S Error Variation occurs when the "D" mint mark is stamped over an "S" mint mark. The error variation can appear differently coin to coin, but in general you should be able to identify a 1944 D/S with the naked eye.
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