1924 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1924

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Mintage

11,696,000

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$2.5 - $438

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$3,173 MS65BN 12-14-2017 Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1924 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Total mintage reached 11.7 million. The design is by Victor David Brenner. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2555.

External References

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Error Varieties(6)

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Error Varieties(6)

1924-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

1924-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

1924-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

1924-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001

RCD-1c-1924S-01R Retained Cud

RCD-1c-1924S-02R Retained Cud