1930 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent
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Coin Details
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
$228 MS64BN 11-13-2020 eBay
Description
The 1930 (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 40.1 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. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $0 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 #2606.
External References
Error Varieties(11)
1930-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1930-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1930-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1930-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1930-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1930-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1930-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1930-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1930-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1930-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
