The united states mint first minted the lincoln wheat penny, or wheatie as they are sometimes called, in 1909. In fact, some of the scarcest wheat cents are downright expensive costing into the hundreds of dollars in the most worn condition. Mint offering west point mint cents as numismatic premiums. In 1918 there were 34,680,000 1918 s pennies minted in all. Because of the difference in minting numbers in 1919 among philadelphia, denver, and san francisco, the value you can get for your 1919 wheat penny very much depends on its mint mark. As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average. The obverse was commemorative of the 100th anniversary of lincolns birth. With only two mints producing coins and neither issue a real scarcity, 1921 is, in many respects, a quiet year for the lincoln cent series. The 1919d is worth the most and that is about a dollar or so.
Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that. S mint lincoln wheat cents 500 pc bag provident metals. Lincoln wheat cents pennies from the san francisco s mint. You will receive one roll of fifty lincoln wheat cents. Lincoln was chosen as a subject for the penny to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. In 1946 there were 198,100,000 1946 s pennies minted in all. Theodore roosevelt who was on a mission to redesign our nations coinage.
San francisco mint variety value, specifications, and images for the 1919 lincoln wheat one cent coin from the united states of america. This is our sixth year bringing you both an online pdf magazine and the mine error. The 1919 d is worth the most and that is about a dollar or so. They were by far the most common in 1919, meaning that their value is the lowest. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the san francisco mint and only includes the amount of 1946 s wheat pennies that were poured into circulation. I came across this penny and want to know how much it would be worth.
The 1946 s wheat penny was minted in 1946 at the san francisco california mint. We also talk about key and semi key dates and what to look for on wheat pennies. Three different mints produced the 1919 lincoln wheat penny. We are pleased to offer for sale these rolls of fifty lincoln wheat cents 1909 1958 from the san francisco s mint. Brenner designed the coin under the direction of pres. For the first time in more than a decade, lincoln wheat penny coins were made at just two mints. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Lincoln cents are typically collected by date and mintmark, and over the years, three major reverse. I recently started collecting coins made of real copper and silver. Worlds greatest mint errors wins nlg award for best world coin. The 1919 s wheat penny was minted in 1919 at the san francisco california mint. Those 10 coins will be struck in proof at the san francisco mint. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the san francisco mint and only includes the amount of 1918 s wheat pennies that were poured into circulation. Thank you for watching and as always remember to check.
The lincoln cent is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the san francisco mint and only includes the amount of 1919 s wheat pennies that were poured into circulation. In 1919 there were 9,760,000 1919 s pennies minted in all. The 1918 s wheat penny was minted in 1918 at the san francisco california mint. Brenner and issued by the us mint from 1909 to 1956, and it has since become a classic 21st century american coin. Below are the mintage figures for the lincoln cent. These lincoln wheat penny coins are circulated and will grade good or better. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could. With only two mints producing coins and neither issue a real scarcity.
In general, most wheat pennies are worth just a few cents perhaps 10 cents. These wheat pennies are nice original coins and represent a great value for the price. Mint will include 2019w lincoln cents with different finishes as. However, if worn and of a highly common date and mint mark combination, many wheat cents are quite valuable. With more than 392 million 1919 philadelphia no mintmark pennies alone, finding just the right issue from the main u.
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