1951 Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
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 1951 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 284,576,000 cents dated 1951. 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. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. Estimated market value ranges from $0.02 to $3 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 #2786.
External References
Error Varieties(15)
1951 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1951 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1951 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1951 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1951 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1951 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1951-01
LDB5-1951-001 BIE Die Break
LDB345678-1951-001C BIE Die Break
LDB345678-1951-001D BIE Die Break
LDB345678-1951-001E BIE Die Break
LDB345678-1951-001F BIE Die Break
RCD-1c-1951-03R Retained Cud
SKH-1c-1951-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1951-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1951-03 Spiked Head
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