1935 Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
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
$1,150 AU58 08-08-2001 Heritage Auctions
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1935 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 245.4 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 74% 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. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $6 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 #2639.
External References
Error Varieties(39)
1935 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1935 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1935 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1935 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1935 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1935 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1935 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1935 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1935 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1935 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1935 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1935 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1935 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1935 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1935 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1935 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1935 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1935 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1935 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1935 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1935 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1935 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1935 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
CU-1C-1935-01R Cud
CU-1C-1935-02 Cud
CU-1C-1935-03 Cud
CU-1C-1935-04R Cud
CU-1C-1935-06R Cud
CU-1C-1935-07 Cud
PC-1c-1935-05R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1935-06R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1935-08 Pre-Cud
RCD-1c-1935-01R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1935-02R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1935-03R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1935-04R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1935-07R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1935-09R Retained Cud
RDC-1c-1935-01R Cud
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