1931 Lincoln Wheat Cent
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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.
Description
The 1931 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 19,396,000 cents dated 1931. 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. The 1931-S, of which the San Francisco Mint struck 866,000 during the Great Depression, is a key date of the series. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $43 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 #2612.
External References
Error Varieties(2)
1931 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1931 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
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