Wheat Pennies (1909-1956)
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.
On a personal note we just love searching penny rolls for wheat and indian head pennies. Wheat pennies are still readily found in circulation and because of the relative price of just $25 for a box of these coins, they are cheap and will keep the coin roll searcher on his or her toes.
The Wheat Penny is also known by colelctors as the Wheat Cent. The coin is made out of mostly copper, but steel versions of the coin were issued during World War II. Also read about 1909 VDB Pennies Click the following link for a full list of Key and Semi Key Dates
All Wheat Pennies Issued By US Mints
Browse the collection of United States Wheat Cents. Find the coin you are looking for and click the link to see details, stats, and values.
| Image | Year | Mint | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1958 | D | Wheat Penny |
 | 1958 | Wheat Penny | |
 | 1957 | D | Wheat Penny |
 | 1957 | Wheat Penny | |
 | 1956 | D | Wheat Penny |
 | 1956 | Wheat Penny | |
 | 1955 | S | Wheat Penny |
 | 1955 | D | Wheat Penny |
 | 1955 | Wheat Penny | |
 | 1954 | S | Wheat Penny |
| Image | Year | Mint | Type |
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| Image | Year | Mint | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1954 | D | Wheat Penny |
 | 1954 | Wheat Penny | |
 | 1953 | S | Wheat Penny |
 | 1953 | D | Wheat Penny |
 | 1953 | 1953 P Wheat Penny | |
 | 1952 | S | 1952 S Penny |
 | 1952 | D | 1952 D Penny |
 | 1952 | 1952 Penny | |
 | 1951 | S | Wheat Penny |
 | 1951 | D | Wheat Penny |
| Image | Year | Mint | Type |
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All Wheat Pennies are worth more than their face value of .01 cent. A good rule of thumb is that they are worth at least 3 or 4 cents even in poor condition, but those in good condition (not including special years) are worth at least double digit dollars ($10 or more) when purchased or sold in MS-63 condition. Findong a circulated coin in MS-63 is a long shot. You may get lucky and find your Grandma's stash, or maybe pick one up from a bank teller that just got dumped off during the holidays however. So keep your eyes out for a pretty one!
So what are they worth? Well choose a date below and a mint mark and explore for yourself, and be sure to pick up a few rolls of pennies next time you are at the bank.
In 1909 there were V.D.B. and Non V.D.B. marked pennies. VDB were the engraver Victor David Brenners initials. Victor Brenner was a United States sculptor and engraver whos most widely known for...you guessed it...the Penny :) The initials can be found on the reverse of the 1909 coin only. In 1918 they would be added much smaller to the front of the coin near Lincolns shoulder.
Also see Key and Semi Key Dates List and Most Valuable Penny Errors.
