Lincoln Penny Value is Amazing for the Right Coin
Todays Lincoln penny value for common date "wheat" cents dated 1909-1958 start at $1.50 for a roll of 50 coins.
First minted in 1909, itself a desirable coin, the series also includes many other rare and valuable dates. For example, find a 1933-D in with your coins and its minimum value is $2. If you have a 1931-S you are holding a coin worth at least $75. Additionally, the better the state of preservation of your coins, the more appealing to collectors they become and the more they are willing to pay. The coin pictured is a beautifull 1947 Mint State Wheat Penny all collectors would enjoy adding to their collection. Gather and sort your Lincoln pennies and discover their values. Lincoln Penny Value-What Dealers PayThe following Lincoln penny value chart shows clearly dealers and collectors pay a premium for better grade coins. If your Wheat Cent is close to a higher grade and the much higher value, absolutely have it graded by either NGC or the PCGS grading service. More about these services below.
The above are wholesale values. Computed from dealers price lists with various markup factors figured in. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling. Variations in value do occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs. For additional reference... NumisMedia publishes an extensive fair market value price guide, covering retail Lincoln Cent Value in detail. Printable Coin Values Worksheet
Print the handy Coin Values Worksheet to list your coins and record their values. Should you decide to sell... use the worksheet as an invoice and packing slip when sending coins through the mail to dealers. It indicates you have done your coin values homework.
To accurately determine your Lincoln penny value compare your coins to the images below and assign each of your coins a grade. An easy way to grade the Lincoln cent is by the wheat stalks on the reverse. If all the parallel lines in the upper part are showing the coin is in Fine or better condition. No lines showing, the penny is in Good or worse condition. If all detail on the obverse and reverse is crisp and sharp, your coin is in Extremely Fine condition. The better the condition of your coins means all the difference to a dealer. Their customers are continually looking for nicer coins to add to a collection. Therefore, Linncoln penny value is directly tied to the condition of your coins.  Is one or more of your wheat pennies in very nice condition and you are just not sure of its grade? Collectors and dealers consider PCGS and NGC as leaders in coin grading services. They both authenticate and grade your coin. The small fee you pay provides assurance you understand and receive the full value of your coin. It is also helpful to know grading a coin is not an exact science. It is your opinion, dealers and collectors have their own opinions... and they can all differ slightly. Check a few rare coin dealers listings, look for those offering Wheat Cents for sale, their listings and prices usually include a notation of the NGC or PCGS assigned grade. Additionally... these coin dealers are potential buyers of your coins.
The "S" mintmark indicates the Lincoln cent was minted in San Francisco. The "S" is found under the date. It holds a special fascination with collectors and is worth a slight premium to common date wheat cents. Additionally, if the letter is a "D" it was minted in Denver, no mintmark, means the mint in Philadelphia produced the coin.  Now let's find the VDB. They are the designers, Victor D. Brenner initials. Only in 1909 where they placed on the reverse and only on part of the coinage. Find them on the reverse, along the rim, at the base of the wheat stalks. Since fewer coins where produced with the initials, check any 1909 wheat cent you have for the VDB. To quickly understand some of the differences that make a coin valuable, visit rare coin dealer sites. Look for and compare coins similar to yours. Perhaps consider your coins as the beginnings of a collection. One successful approach is to sell all your coins and use the proceeds to purchase one nice rare coin... the one you where hoping the find in the box. Pass the thrill of a rare and valuable coin on to your children. Take a minute and visit Joel Rettew's web site FastCoin.com. They are serious buyers of US coins. Additionally... they have many fascinating rare coins for sale.
From one year to the next your Lincoln penny value never stands still. New collectors take up the hobby. Seasoned collectors up grade their collections. New varieties of over-dates, double-dies, or something different is always discovered and sparking interest in wheat pennies. Keep in touch with coin values, return here whenever curious and update your Lincoln penny value.
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