Wondering what your Lincoln Wheat Pennies are worth? Use this comprehensive value chart to get a quick idea based on date, mint mark, and condition. These values are estimates based on current coin market trends for circulated and mint-state coins.
Note: Prices vary depending on the coin’s eye appeal, luster, strike quality, and demand. Coins graded by PCGS or NGC often fetch higher prices.
1909–1919 Wheat Penny Values
| Date | Mint Mark | G-4 | VF-20 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | No Mint | $3 | $10 | $30 |
| 1909-S VDB | S | $750 | $1,250 | $3,000+ |
| 1914-D | D | $150 | $300 | $1,000+ |
| 1916 | D | $2 | $6 | $35 |
1920–1939 Wheat Penny Values
| Date | Mint Mark | G-4 | VF-20 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 No D | D (Weak or Missing) | $400 | $800 | $2,500+ |
| 1931-S | S | $40 | $60 | $150+ |
1940–1958 Wheat Penny Values
| Date | Mint Mark | G-4 | VF-20 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Steel | $0.25 | $0.50 | $5 |
| 1943 Bronze | Error | $50,000+ | $100,000+ | $250,000+ |
| 1955 | Doubled Die | $800 | $1,500 | $2,500+ |
If you suspect you own a rare Wheat Penny, consider getting it professionally graded. Even common-looking cents can be worth thousands if they are error coins or in exceptional condition.