1952 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 1952 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 186,775,000 cents dated 1952. 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 $4 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 #2795.
External References
Error Varieties(36)
1952 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1952 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1952 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1952 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1952 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1952 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
CU-1C-1952-04R Cud
CU-1C-1952-06R Cud
DC-1c-1952-03 Die Chip
LDB234-1952-001A BIE Die Break
LDB234-1952-001B BIE Die Break
LDB234-1952-001F BIE Die Break
LDB345-1952-001 BIE Die Break
LDB23456-1952-001 BIE Die Break
PC-1c-1952-03R Pre-Cud
RCD-1c-1952-01 Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1952-02R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1952-04R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1952-05 Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1952-06R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1952-07R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1952-10 Retained Cud
RIDB-1c-1952-01 Retained Interior Die Break
RIDB-1c-1952-02 Retained Interior Die Break
RIDB-1c-1952-03 Retained Interior Die Break
SKH-1c-1952-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1952-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1952-02D Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1952-03 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1952-04 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1952-05 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1952-06 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1952-07 Spike Head
SKH-1c-1952-08 Spike Head
SKH-1c-1952-09 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1952-10 Spike Head
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