1957 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $2,990
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1957 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 1,247,952 proof 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Estimated market value is approximately $12. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3380.
External References
Error Varieties(22)
1957 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1957 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-010
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-011
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-012
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-014
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-015
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-016
1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-018
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-015
1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-016
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