1924 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 1924 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 75.2 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 84% of the year's 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 1924-D is a semi-key date with relatively low mintage for the era. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $61 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 #2549.
External References
Error Varieties(4)
1924 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1924 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1924 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
CU-1C-1924-01 Cud
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