1957 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 1957 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 282,540,000 cents dated 1957. 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 $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 #2840.
External References
Error Varieties(129)
1957 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1957 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1957 Doubled Die Obverse VDDO-003
1957 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1957 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1957 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1957 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1957 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1957 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1957 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1957 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1957 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1957 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1957 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-013
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-017
1957 Doubled Die Reverse VDDR-019
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-018
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-019
1957 Variety WWHO-001
CU-1C-1957-06 Cud
DC-1c-1957-03 Die Chip
IDB-1c-1957-01 Interior Die Break
IDB-1c-1957-07 Interior Die Break
LDB4-1957-001 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1957-002 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1957-003 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1957-004 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1957-005 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1957-006 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1957-007 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1957-008 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1957-009 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1957-010A BIE Die Break
LDB4-1957-011 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1957-012A BIE Die Break
LDB4-1957-012C BIE Die Break
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