1927 (D) 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.
Auction Record
$1,045 MS66 05-20-1996 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1927 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 27.2 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 15% of 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. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $2 to $123 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 #2579.
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Error Varieties(15)
1927-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1927-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1927-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1927-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1927-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1927-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1927-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1927-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1927-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1927-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1927-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1927-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
1927-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
