1929 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent
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Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 β estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$286 MS64BN 05-24-2020 eBay
Description
The 1929 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 50.1 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 18% 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 San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $38 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 #2600.
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Error Varieties(16)
1929-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1929-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1929-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1929-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1929-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1929-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1929-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1929-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
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1929-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
1929-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1929-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007
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1929-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009
CU-1C-1929S-01R Cud
