1958 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,599 PCGS Genuine 12-13-2020 eBay

Description

The 1958 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent, struck at the Denver Mint, is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 collection. The U.S. Mint produced 801.0 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 76% of production. 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 final year of the Wheat Cent reverse before the Lincoln Memorial design replaced it in 1959. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2849.