1931 Wheat Penny

CoinTrackers.com estimates the value of a 1931 Wheat Penny in average condition to be worth 75 cents, while one in mint state could be valued around $240.00. - Last updated: May, 09 2023


1931 Wheat Penny
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  • Year: 1931
  • Mint Mark: No mint mark
  • Type: Wheat Penny
  • Price: 75 cents-$240.00+
  • Face Value: 0.01 USD
  • Produced: 19,396,000
  • Edge: Smooth





Notes: Looking to pick up an MS 1931 1C for a decent price? Look for one that was minted in Philadelphia. They are the most affordable. RD is still worth more than RB.

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As with other pennies RD is worth more than RB, and RB is worth more than BN



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Comments

Admin: Prices for the 1931 P Wheat Cent have been updated as well as a new higher quality image attached, The top price listed was based on the average price of the 1931 P Penny in MS65 condition with a designated color of RD (red). This coin will have no mint mark present as it was produced at the Philadelphia mint. Approved: May 9, 2023 8:08 pm






How much is a 1931 Wheat Penny worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around 75 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $240 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1931, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].


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Specs & Design

This coin has a total mass of 3.11 g, a diameter of 19.05 mm, and a thickness of 1.55 mm. It's edge is smooth, and the coins are composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc..


Designer: Victor D. Brenner


Front (Obverse): The front or obverse of this coin contains the bust of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. If a mint mark is present it will be on the bottom right just under the year. If no mint mark is present the coin was minted in Philadelphia. With D standing for Denver, and S standing for San Francisco. The words IN GOD WE TRUST follow the top arch of the coin nicely framing Lincolns head, and the word LIBERTY sits just left of President Lincolns Colar.


Back (Reverse): The reverse of the Wheat Penny, also known as the Wheat Cent contains two wheat stalks, the words One Cent, and the Latin phrase E PLURIBUS UNUM which means Out of many, one. The reverse image would later change in 1959.



Most Valuable

The most valuable Wheat Penny's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.

Image Year Mint Worth
Wheat Penny 1924 S $12k
Wheat Penny 1922 D $6k
Wheat Penny 1914 D $5.6k
Wheat Penny 1914 S $3.2k
Wheat Penny 1913 S $2k
Wheat Penny 1918 S $2k
Wheat Penny 1924 D $2k
Wheat Penny 1925 S $1.8k
Wheat Penny 1912 S $1.5k
Wheat Penny 1913 D $1.5k
Wheat Penny 1920 S $1.5k
Wheat Penny 1915 S $1.2k
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1989 P $345.22
1989 $345,000
1989 D $345
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