1914 Lincoln Wheat Cent
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About This Coin
The 1914 Lincoln Wheat Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series — an early issue, 6th of 50 years in the series. In 1914, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 80.6 million. This ranks 7th of 50 years by total mintage, below the series median of 350.9 million. 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 1914-D with a mintage of 1,193,000 is a key date — one of the most valuable Lincoln Wheat Cents. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Produced 8 years before the celebrated 1922 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1 to $3.6K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $16K in MS66 grade at Stack's. Designed by Victor David Brenner.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
