1930 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.
Description
The 1930 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 157.4 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 71% of the year's 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. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $12 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 #2603.
External References
Error Varieties(12)
1930 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1930 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1930 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1930 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1930 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1930 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1930 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1930 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
LDB4-1930-001 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1930-001 Die Break
RCD-1c-1930-01R Retained Cud
