Always be sure to check your pocket change and collectors coins carefully. All wheat penny s have the motto e pluribus unum on them so it. Just make sure you dont get rid of any of the rare pennies on this list. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Remember that coin grading is the expression of an opinion that describes the condition of an individual coin that most dealers and collectors would agree with. The wheat penny does come with a weak strike from about 1915 to the mid 30s. Coming in at number 1 on this list of rare canadian pennies is the renown 1936 dot penny. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Part of the first year had the initials of the designer, victor d.
I was also told it was made of silver during the war because there was a shortage of copper. Production of lincoln wheat penny coins in 1945 yielded more than one billion coins for commerce, meaning the pennies from that year are quite common even to this day in all circulated grades and in many of the uncirculated grades. Values, images, mintages, and specifications for 1945 y. Find the current lincoln cent wheat reverse values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. Reserved error 1945 us american lincoln wheat penny coin one. Both the 1945 wheat penny with no mint mark and the 1945 d wheat penny have similar values. If the grade is better than xf the coin could be worth much more. Value of 1930 lincoln wheat cent, key date prices and images. Top 10 rare canadian pennies my road to wealth and freedom. These 1914d lincoln cent coins are 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin. Coin buyers know the market well and are actively seeking the wheat back variety of lincoln. We are pleased to offer for sale this 1945 wheat penny lincoln wheat cent gem bu red. The 1909s vdb is one of the most popular rare coins from the modern era.
The 1945 wheat penny was minted in 1945 at the philadelphia pennsylvania mint. In 1945 there were 1,040,000 1945 pennies minted in all. Buy lincoln wheat cents minted 1909 to 1958 first issued in 1909, the lincoln cent has become the most popular of all american coin series, honoring the person many americans believed to be the greatest president who ever lived. The 1945 s wheat penny was minted in 1945 at the san francisco california mint. The pennys victor david brenner design is the same as that of the 1909 penny. Is it true that the 1943 wheat penny silver is rare and or possibly worth money. View prices, auction data, census info and more all for free. Mint marks represent where a wheat cent was minted and can be found just under the date.
Find 1945 s wheat back penny coin with mint error and more at. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector. All of our bu coins have no major marks or visible problems and are taken from bu rolls. Youll be glad to know that if you have a 1945 penny, its certainly worth more than 1 cent. Intermediate and advanced coin collectors actively seek out the types that are listed below. Heres why you should save every 1945 wheat penny you find.
This page lists coin values for lincoln wheatback pennies minted from 1909 to 1958. You can view the grading guidelines on the main lincoln cents page of the website. Those vdb initials stand for victor david brenner and they are found on the reverse, centered. The top 25 most valuable pennies which old pennies are. 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. There are some extremely valuable coins floating around out there. Either 10 cents or 20 cents depending on the grade of the coin.
This 1945 s wheat penny is brilliant uncirculated bu and full red. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders. The lincoln cent sometimes called the lincoln penny is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. How much is a penny worth with a picture of e pluribus unum reading a book. A 1945 d wheat penny is worth, at face value, only one cent. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the philadelphia mint and only includes the. Aug 05, 2015 there were no steel pennies minted in the year 1945. Learning how to grade lincoln wheat pennies is a skill that has taken even the best coin collectors many years of experience to perfect. This and more make the 1944 wheat penny a coin worth holding onto. However, there is room for interpretation, which can lead to disagreement between two parties. The values depend very strongly on the grade of the coins. Determine the value of your lincoln cents, wheat reverse in the coin market, including the 1944 ds 1c ms, with the ngc coin explorer. Is it true that the 1943 wheat penny silver is rare and. The lincoln wheat penny is most likely the most popular coin to collectors especially when first getting started.
Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders warmans on. Reserved error 1945 us american lincoln wheat penny coin. The most common 1945 wheat penny material is copper. Mar, 20 1945 wheat pennies are not especially valuable. Value of 1942d lincoln wheat cent, key date prices and images.
The 1914d lincoln wheat penny had a mintage of 1,193,000. Wheat pennies have always been a popular coin with collectors due to the low price and abundance of examples available. The wheat penny does come with a weak strike from about 1915 to the. Detailed information about the coin 1 cent lincoln, wheat ears reverse, united states, with pictures and collection and swap management.
Cooper some have asked about my images i use and im glad to say, you can now you can see the dvd in sections on youtube. I found a silver 1943 wheat penny,and i was told it was very rare and may be worth money. This 1945 wheat penny is brilliant uncirculated bu and full red. This is a great series to begin a new collector with as the coins are fun, affordable and findable. Errors it has a rpm or repunch mark doubling on the mint mark the d it has doubling on the rim of the coin or as its called improper spacing on the planchet makes the rim or like it has a lip the a and the m on america are touching it has a light lettering stamp on the initials jf above the 1976 any collector or serious coin finder will know that this coin with the amount of errors and as. As these pennies continue to become rarer and harder to find, their values will only increase. The wheat penny lasted until 1958 when they changed the design on the back. Since lincoln cent specialist and experts are usually the only people that collect the minor varieties, they are not listed here. Special relics from wwii, lincoln shell case pennies have a direct connection to the international conflict that spanned from 1939 through 1945. 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 lincoln penny is one of the most recognizable coins ever produced by the us mint. You will find a lot of information below such as mintages, specifications, and images. Lincoln cents, wheat reverse 19091958 price guide and. We have seen the same trend with indian head pennies, most of which are worth a dollar, even in bad shape.
Uncirculated coins with a grade of ms65rb can sell for. While 1945 pennies are not rare coins, theyre nevertheless worth more than face value or 1 cent. They are nothing for philadelphia, s for san francisco, and d for denver. I am speaking in terms of they because of the mint marks. Wheat pennies are one of the most wellknown pennies today. In 1945 there were 181,770,000 1945 s pennies minted in all. See the wheat penny value over time to inform your purchasing power. The obverse or heads side was designed by victor david brenner, as was the original reverse, depicting two stalks of wheat thus wheat pennies, struck 19091958. 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 1945 s wheat pennies that. They are wheat pennies from the world war ii era that are made from spent copper shell cases used for ammunition.
You might be shocked at the value of 1945 pennies, and even more surprised to find out what makes these old wheat pennies some of the hottest world war ii collectibles around. As of july 20, there was a decent climb in wheat penny values. In writing about our personal experiences, we sometimes mention products or services that we use or recommend. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the philadelphia mint and only includes the amount of 1945 wheat pennies that were poured.
When selling wheat pennies you realize the highest prices by separating your coins into the different decades, mintmarks and conditions. I was also wondering were i might be able to find more info. A lincoln cent is difficult to grade, but one aspect of grading the ms grades is in the smallest of details. The 1945 lincoln penny was minted at all three operating mints. Im thankful to have found this book and have fun finding valuable varieties that i sell and make lots of money on. We use strict photograde standards when grading all of our coins. You can also use the lincoln wheat penny value and price guide to determine current market trends of these coins. The first year of issue is 1909 with the key date to the series being the 1909 s vdb.
In 1933, lincoln wheat penny coins saw similar production numbers to lincoln pennies from 1932, with a little north of 20 million pennies produced that year. Detailed information about the coin 1 cent steel cent, united states, with pictures and collection and swap management. This page may contain affiliate links for which we receive a commission. Maybe you have a 1944 penny silver in color and wonder if its that rare penny youve heard about. Mint in 1909, the lincoln wheat penny is one of the most popular cent coins of its time.
Live webcast pawn shop liquidation auction live and. Have a 1944 wheat penny and want to know its value. Get the best deals on 1945 lincoln wheat us small cents when you shop the largest online selection at. This penny is the undisputed king of canadian pennies. Be sure to visit our lincoln wheat cent forum if you need help. Ngcs coin price guide for lincoln cents, wheat reverse 1909 1958. Many cents appear mark free in the fields, but a few places thats often over looked is the high points of the hair, beard and the lower shoulder. Nov 28, 2009 lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders hardcover november 28, 2009. Even though the coin has an insignificant face value, the age of the 1945 lincoln penny makes it desirable to collectors. Lincoln wheat penny values and prices the spruce crafts. Hardcover coins of america lincoln wheat penny starter album collection kit. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location. Without further ado, my top 10 rare canadian pennies.
The lincoln cent is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. We are pleased to offer for sale this 1945 s wheat penny lincoln wheat cent gem bu red. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the san francisco mint and only. Your lincoln penny is very popular today with a large, active following of collectors and dealers willing to buy.
If you have one, then it falls into the class of error coins and is worth very little. There were no steel pennies minted in the year 1945. Those numbers sum up the situation for collectors there are no heavy price tags on most 1945 lincoln wheat penny coins. At coin values, we are always staying on top of the latest changes in coin prices, and we have a list of the top 25 most valuable pennies. As the years go by, wheat penny values continue to climb higher. How much is an e pluribus unum 1944 penny worth answers. We also have a lincoln wheat cent grading forum to help you establish a grade for your lincoln wheat cent. So im trying to not get too excited but after purchasing a micro scope and taking a closer look at some nice wheat pennies i saved, due to their excellent condition, i found a 1945 d that is definitely ddo and ddr. With the great depression plunging america into the depths of an unemployment scene not experienced before or since, 1933 was a terrible year economically and the demand for coins simply wasnt there like it had been in previous years. Pcgs estimates that 7,000 proof 1940 wheat pennies still exist in full red condition.
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