1955 (D) 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.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $325
- Sold
- Grade
- PO1BN
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 1955 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent minted at the Denver Mint, within the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The Denver Mint struck 563,257,500 cents dated 1955. 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. The 1955 Doubled Die Obverse is one of the most dramatic and well-known die varieties in U.S. coinage. 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 $0.02 to $1 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 #2828.
External References
Error Varieties(137)
1955 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent - BIE 001
1955-D Atypical Die Clash ADC-1c-1955D-01
1955-D Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1955D-02
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse VDDO-004
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001 / DDO-001
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-011
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-012
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-013
1955-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-014
CU-1C-1955D-01R Cud
CU-1C-1955D-02 Cud
CU-1C-1955D-04R Rim Cud
LDB3-1955D-001A BIE Die Break
LDB3-1955D-001B BIE Die Break
LDB3-1955D-002 BIE Die Break
LDB3-1955D-004 BIE Die Break
LDB3-1955D-005 BIE Die Break
LDB3-1955D-006 BIE Die Break
LDB3-1955D-007 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955D-001 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955D-002 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955D-003 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955D-004 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955D-005 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955D-006 BIE Die Break
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