1941 Lincoln Wheat Cent

About This Coin

The 1941 Lincoln Wheat Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series — 33rd of 50 years in the series. In 1941, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 1.1 billion. This ranks 43rd of 50 years by total mintage, above the series median of 350.9 million. 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 in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 199 known die varieties for this date across 9 categories, including bie die break cent, cud, die break and 6 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $288 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.0K in AU58 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Victor David Brenner.