1910 Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Description
The 1910 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 146.8 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 96% of production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. The first full year of Lincoln Cent production with the VDB initials removed from the reverse. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $38 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2435.
External References
Error Varieties(9)
1910 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1910 VDDR VDDR-001
CU-1C-1910-01 Cud
CU-1C-1910-02R Cud
CU-1C-1910-03R Cud
LDB34567-1910-001 BIE Die Break
RCD-1c-1910-01R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1910-02R Retained Cud
