1925 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $2,233
- Sold
- Grade
- MS66BN
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1925 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent from the Denver Mint, belonging to the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The Denver Mint struck 22,580,000 cents dated 1925. 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. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $154 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2561.
External References
Error Varieties(10)
1925 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent Rim Cud (Obverse 2:00–3:00)
1925 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent Rim Cud (Obverse, Three Small Breaks Near 3:00)
1925-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1925-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
CU-1C-1925D-01R Cud
CU-1C-1925D-02 Cud
CU-1C-1925D-03R Cud
CU-1C-1925D-04R Cud
RCD-1c-1925D-02R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1925D-04R Retained Cud
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