1936 (D) 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.
Auction Record
$978 MS60 01-08-2003 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1936 (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 40.6 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 11% 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 $5 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 #2651.
External References
Error Varieties(18)
1936-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1936-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1936-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1936-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1936-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1936-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1936-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1936-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1936-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1936-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007
1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009
