1943 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent
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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
$14,250 MS68+ 08-01-2022 eBay
Description
A cent from the Denver Mint, the 1943 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent belongs to the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 217.7 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 17% 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 on zinc-coated steel planchets to conserve copper for World War II ammunition. A few 1943 copper cents were accidentally struck and are among the most famous U.S. error coins. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $12 depending on grade and condition. Struck in zinc-coated steel, weighing 2.7 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2714.
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