Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Those in better condition can have double-digit value. Special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more. Indian Head pennies from 1859 to 1879 are generally worth more than $10.Apr 2, 2021
Where can I sell my pennies for money?
- CoinsForSale.com Only 5% to sell. No listing fee.
- Heritage Auctions 10% fee. Consignment program.
- Ebay 12.35% + $. 030 fee, plus listing fees.
- Apmex Well known. But won't pay until after you've shipped your coins.
- Modern Coin Mart Won't pay you until after you've sent them your coins.
Although market prices have eased over the last few years, this renewed interest has kept values and prices pretty stable over time. Any wheat penny is worth at least 4 cents to most dealers. Given the popularity of collecting Lincoln Wheat cents, there will always be a demand for quality coins.
How do I know if my wheat penny is valuable?
To accurately gauge the grade of your Lincoln Wheat Penny, you must perform a close examination of the coin. One simple way to do this is to examine the wheat stalks on the coin's reverse. If the parallel lines at the top of the wheat stalk are showing, the coin is likely in fine or even better condition.
Is a 1944 penny worth any money?
The 1944 Wheat penny without a mint mark is worth about 15 cents. One with a “D” mintmark in Extremely Fine condition could sell for about twenty cents. If it's Uncirculated, expect it to be priced at around 35 cents. 1944 Wheat pennies with distinctive attributes could be worth thousands of dollars.
How much does a wheat penny sell for?
Although a wheat penny's face value is one cent, all wheat pennies are worth more than their face value. Even those in poor condition are worth at least 3 or 4 cents, and some can be worth six figures. Most wheat pennies in good condition will be worth about $10 on average and are fairly easy to find and purchase.
Does anyone buy wheat pennies?
Selling Wheat Pennies for the. Wheat pennies minted from 1909 to 1958 is a popular series with collectors and covers a wide range of value and demand. Early era wheat cents: 1909 through the mid 1930's have many higher value dates and mints, becoming serious collectibles.