1925 (S) 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
- $3,055
- Sold
- Grade
- MS66
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
Produced at the San Francisco Mint, the 1925 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 26,380,000 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. San Francisco's storied mint, born of the California Gold Rush, has evolved into the primary producer of U.S. proof coins. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $281 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 #2564.
External References
Error Varieties(22)
1925 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent Pre-Cud (Reverse 9:00–11:00)
1925 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent Rim Cud (Reverse 3:00)
1925-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001 / DDO-001
1925-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1925-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1925-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1925-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1925-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1925-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1925-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001 / RPM-001
1925-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1925-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
1925-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
1925-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1925-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007
1925-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-008
1925-S Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1925S-01
CU-1C-1925S-03 Cud
RCD-1c-1925S-01R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1925S-02R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1925S-03R Retained Cud
RRDC-1c-1925S-01R Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Crack
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