Stage year book 1909 wheat pennies

Here are the most important types of lincoln pennies you should be keeping. Total production of all years 1909 to 1958 of the wheat series is 2. These pennies were made mostly of copper, but steel versions were struck during wwii. This 1909 1958 date set includes every wheat cent from every year of striking. Uncertified 1909 year lincoln wheat us small cents 1909. Heres a look at the various 1909 lincoln penny values, how many were made, and other important notes about these valuable old pennies. Brenners design was eventually approved, and the new coins were issued to great public interest on august 2, 1909.

Guide to lincoln cent repunched mintmark varieties volume 1 wheat cents 1909. As for the reverse side of the 1909 lincoln penny, the central part of the face is marked by the. The wheat cent starter kit from coins of america makes it easy to start a coin collection. While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. Perhaps it is the comforting image of wheat wrapping around the sides like a cradle in which the united states of america is prominently situated. Sep 12, 2017 look for the 1909 vbd wheat penny and the 1909 s indian head penny. In 1944, when the wheat penny composition was changed back to 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, some steel cents were leftover, and therefore struck as steel. The 1909 s vdb lincoln penny is one of the rarest and most sought after u. Replacing indian head pennies, which were minted from 1859 through 1909, lincoln pennies were welcomed by massive crowds that gathered at banks on august 2 nd when the new onecent coins arrived in commerce. Wear shows on the hair above ear, on the cheek, and on the jaw.

Taft became the 27th united states president and served until 19. Issues from 1944 to 1946 used brass made from spent wartime shell casings composed of 70% copper and 30% zinc. The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u. Coins fit nicely into little pockets that you then cover with a sheet of thick plastic. Replacing indian head pennies, which were minted from 1859 through 1909, lincoln pennies were welcomed by massive crowds that gathered at banks on august 2 nd when the new one cent coins arrived in commerce. This was a first past lincoln cents from philadelphia bore no mint mark.

But i am trying to complete a small one cent book years 1856current now 2019. The wheat cent pack includes 9 wheat cents and 1 wartime wheat cent. The year 2009 represents the 100th anniversary of the issuance of the lincoln penny. Roll of 1909 1958 wheat pennies 50 penny cent unopened unsearched coins. This 1943 cent picture is from the us mint, and no i dont have any. The two piece set includes a 1909 lincoln wheat penny and a 1909 vdbdesigners initials lincoln wheat penny so that you may see both the obverse and reverse of the coin. What is the value of an old wheat penny ask the expert. I will only focus on the 19091958 lincoln wheat ears. The lincoln wheat penny is beloved by many coin collectors of all stripes. Rare 1909 lincoln cent coin g4 details first year 1909 wheat penny perfect for collection item. In the year 1909, there were 4 different varieties of the wheat cent made. You can view the grading guidelines on the main lincoln cents page of the website. They have to make a profit and hold items for a long period of time.

Not sure a professional coin collector would love it, but it is great for what i need. These 1909 lincoln cent coins are 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin. The 1909 s vdb wheat penny was minted in 1909 at the san francisco california mint. Slight wear shows on the hair above ear, on the cheek, and on the jaw. Only a trace of wear shows on the highest points of the jaw. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the philadelphia mint and only includes the amount of 1909 wheat pennies that were poured into circulation. All of these coins were minted in very small quantities so they are much more difficult to acquire than the wheat pennies of most dates. While the coins were highly popular with the public from day one, there was initial outcry about the. On a personal note we just love searching penny rolls for wheat and indian head pennies. Due to problems with producing cents on steel planchets and rejection by the general public, the united states mint reverted to the original bronze copper and tin alloy. The obverse was commemorative of the 100th anniversary of lincolns birth. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector. I keep coming up with a 158 total variations count.

Inside the world of coin roll hunting all things chris. Besides a date and mint collection, many people also like to collect the wheat pennies, so named for the two wheat stalks that adorn the back of. Complete set of wheat pennies all keydates 1909vdbs 1922no d. Depending on condition, these pennies can be worth in the hundreds of dollars or more. Some bronze wheat pennies exist, as there were some bronze wheat pennies plates left over from 1942. The cornerstone abraham lincoln wheatback cents album is the perfect way to store, collect and learn about the united states mint lincoln wheatback cent series inside you will find informative facts about the history of the united states onecent piece, how lincoln came to be the face of the cent and more about the 16th president of the united states. A step by step approach is use to evaluate and identify variety, judge grade and. Arching overtop of lincolns head are the raised words in god we trust. These have very low mintage and are super rare and valuable. Originally struck in 95% copper, the cent coin was changed for one year to. The year both the indian head and wheat penny were.

Complete set of wheat pennies all keydates 1909vdbs 1922no. To buy a coin not shown in fine select your single date, then select the add to cart button. Since 1959 the one cent coin is issued with the memorial reverse. High points of the wheat stalks are worn, but each line is clearly defined. The coin represented a step into the modern age for circulating u. Reviewed in the united states on february 18, 2015. Each kit includes one wheat cent pack, two lincoln cent coin folders and a magnifying glass.

Lincoln wheat pennies 1909 1958 online wheat penny apmex. Below is a chart that will give you an idea of what you might be paying for a. As for what the coin looks like, the obverse side is dominated by the raised profile of former president abraham lincoln. How to find the value of wheat pennies our pastimes. Brenner and issued by the us mint from 1909 to 1956, and it has since become a classic 21st century american coin. The coin has seen several reverse, or tails, designs and now bears one by lyndall. The north pole was reached by american explorers robert e. To the right and left of lincoln respectively are the year inscriptions reading the 1909 year of minting and the word liberty. The first year of issue, lincoln wheatear pennies were minted of 95% copper. When it comes to the price of a 1909 lincoln penny, this is something that will be directly affected by the condition in which it is in. Because of the war, 1943 cents were struck in steel. An instant favorite, its endured for over a hundred years with design and metallurgic changes. While the coins were highly popular with the public from day one, there was initial outcry about the prominence of the. Lincoln penny value discover their worth coin values discovery.

It also represents the bicentennial of the birth of abraham lincoln. They may have belonged to bankrupt asset dealers, coin collectors, coin dealers, drug. Here are some fun tidbits about the year 1909 on march 4th, william h. The 1909 lincoln wheat penny had a mintage of 72,708,618. Monster bag of 5,000 wheat pennies free domestic shipping 1909 1958 unsearched with the price of copper skyrocketing, unsearched bags of wheat pennies have become extremely popular. If you have a 1943 copper penny, guard it closely because it could be worth up. Inside page 1 it starts with the year 1909 vdb 1920s,the next page starts at 19211935. A trace of wear shows on the top of the wheat stalks. Lincoln head cent book indiana lincoln wheat small cents 1909. Jan 25, 2017 1909 lincoln pennies the first of americas longestrunning coin series are prized by coin collectors, and some 1909 pennies are rare. Uncertified 1909 year lincoln wheat us small cents 19091958. The wheat penny is a classic iconic early 21st century american coin with a face value of 1 cent that was minted from 1909 to 1956. And in 2019, in celebration of the 110th anniversary of the lincoln cent, three unique, specialissue w mint mark cents were issued by the west point mint.

If we feel a coin that was graded as an ms64 twentyyears ago is a solid ms65. These coins were minted continuously from 19091958, when they were replaced by the lincoln memorial penny that is commonly seen today. For many, it was the first coin they collected and today, many. The lincoln cent is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. The coins are displayed in a protective acrylic case. Even worn and damaged 1909 vdb pennies have some value.

Much nicer than the later stage shown in either version of the rpm book. We use strict photograde standards when grading all of our coins. For these and most other coins, the better the condition, the more the asking price is going to be. Indepth overview of the 1909 lincoln wheat penny including its key features. Mint, the philadelphia mint struck cents with a p mint mark. Due to copper shortages in wwii, wheat pennies were made of zinccoated steel in 1943. Minted within a 50 year period, it was one of the longest running coins in the united states. The lincoln wheat cent values are tremendous, adding diversity and quality to your collection. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the san francisco mint and only includes the amount of 1909 s vdb wheat pennies that were poured into. This set also includes the 1960 small date though not the 1970 small date. Look for the 1909 vbd wheat penny and the 1909 s indian head penny. Email if you would like to have pictures sent of the 09s vdb or 14d. Lincoln wheat pennies 1909 1958 online wheat penny.

In 1909 there were 72,702,000 1909 pennies minted in all. Replacing indian head pennies, which were minted from 1859 through 1909, lincoln pennies were welcomed by massive crowds that gathered at banks on the august 2 nd day that the new onecent coins arrived in commerce. Sorting and storing wheat pennies coin community forum. Assorted wheat pennies from 19091958, 2 variety for sale at. Most wheat pennies are worth no more than five cents, but pennies from certain years are worth much more. Ef extremely fine very light wear on only the highest points. We have literally bought hundreds of thousands of these wheat pennies and do not have the time to go through them, so we count them and bag them just as they are when they come.

Right now the 40s and 50s each have their own large jars while 10s, 20s, and 30s are separated into ziplock bags since i dont have a ton of those years. Roll of 19091958 wheat pennies 50 penny cent unopened unsearched coins. It could take years to find and assemble a complete set like this. The obverse or heads side was designed by victor david brenner, as was the original reverse, depicting two stalks of wheat thus wheat pennies, struck 19091958. Lincoln wheat cents were minted from 1909 through 1958. In january 1909, the mint engaged brenner to design a cent depicting the late president, abraham lincoln, 1909 being the centennial year of his birth. Contains 252 coins ranging in grade from good or better through 1958. Value chart lists all dates in the wheat penny series. The first year of issue, lincoln wheat ear pennies were minted of 95% copper. We have literally bought hundreds of thousands of these wheat pennies and do not have the time to. The lincoln cent sometimes called the lincoln penny is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. In 1909 the united states was introduced to the abraham lincoln penny.