1 cent (Lincoln-Wheat Penny)
Numismatic Value Guide: Discover Your Coin’s True Worth by Grade
Wondering how much your coin might be worth? In the world of numismatics, a coin’s value is influenced by more than just its metal content—factors such as condition, rarity, historical significance, and collector demand all play a crucial role. Even small differences in wear, strike quality, or preservation can have a major impact on market value. Use the grading table below, which ranges from circulated grades (Good, Fine) to top-quality uncirculated coins (Mint State, Proof), to better understand the potential worth of your coin. You might be surprised to learn how a well-preserved example can be worth several times more than a heavily circulated one.
| Year | Coins | Mint | UNC | XF | VF | F | VG | G | PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 1.435.400.000 | Sin ceca | 5.08$ | 2.47$ | 1.73$ | 1.2$ | 1.01$ | 0.95$ | 0.89$ |
| 1944D | 430.578.000 | D-Denver | 26.85$ | ||||||
| 1944S | 282.760.000 | S-San Francisco | 0.97$ | 0.6$ | 0.47$ | 0.43$ | 0.4$ | ||
| 1945 | 1.040.515.000 | Sin ceca | 2.08$ | 1.01$ | 0.49$ | 0.34$ | 0.31$ | 0.27$ | |
| 1945D | 266.268.000 | D-Denver | 4.48$ | 2.46$ | 1.35$ | 1$ | 0.9$ | 0.82$ | |
| 1945S | 181.770.000 | S-San Francisco | 1.54$ | ||||||
| 1946 | 991.655.000 | Sin ceca | 3.22$ | 1.48$ | 0.68$ | 0.46$ | 0.4$ | 0.35$ | |
| 1946D | 315.690.000 | D-Denver | 3.38$ | 1.3$ | 0.5$ | 0.31$ | 0.26$ | 0.22$ | |
| 1946S | 198.100.000 | S-San Francisco | 4.84$ | 2.66$ | 1.46$ | 1.08$ | 0.98$ | 0.88$ | |
| 1947 | 190.555.000 | Sin ceca | 0.6$ | 0.4$ | 0.32$ | 0.3$ | 0.28$ | ||
| 1947D | 194.750.000 | D-Denver | 3.57$ | 1.21$ | 0.41$ | 0.24$ | 0.2$ | 0.17$ | |
| 1947S | 99.000.000 | S-San Francisco | 120$ | ||||||
| 1948 | 317.570.000 | Sin ceca | 3.12$ | 1.27$ | 0.52$ | 0.33$ | 0.28$ | 0.24$ | |
| 1948D | 172.637.500 | D-Denver | 4.81$ | 1.84$ | 0.71$ | 0.44$ | 0.37$ | 0.32$ | |
| 1948S | 81.735.000 | S-San Francisco | 120$ | ||||||
| 1949 | 217.775.000 | Sin ceca | 0.8$ | ||||||
| 1949D | 153.132.500 | D-Denver | 0.64$ | ||||||
| 1949S | 64.290.000 | S-San Francisco | 20.48$ | 1.99$ | 0.56$ | 0.37$ | 0.24$ | ||
| 1950 | 272.635.000 | Sin ceca | 10.94$ | 3.93$ | 0.28$ | 0.12$ | 0.05$ | ||
| 1950D | 334.950.000 | D-Denver | 3.53$ | 1.62$ | 0.74$ | 0.5$ | 0.44$ | 0.39$ | |
| 1950S | 118.505.000 | S-San Francisco | 113.83$ | 15.42$ | 6.08$ | 4.46$ | 3.27$ | ||
| 1951 | 284.576.000 | Sin ceca | 3.59$ | 2.22$ | 1.37$ | 1.08$ | 1$ | 0.92$ | |
| 1951D | 625.355.000 | D-Denver | 1.74$ | 0.9$ | 0.46$ | 0.33$ | 0.3$ | 0.27$ | |
| 1951S | 136.010.000 | S-San Francisco | 0.5$ | ||||||
| 1952 | 186.775.000 | Sin ceca | 0.4$ | ||||||
| 1952D | 746.130.000 | D-Denver | 1.78$ | ||||||
| 1952S | 137.800.004 | S-San Francisco | 1$ | 0.65$ | 0.53$ | 0.49$ | 0.46$ | ||
| 1953 | 256.755.000 | Sin ceca | 3.67$ | 1.17$ | 0.38$ | 0.21$ | 0.18$ | 0.15$ | |
| 1953D | 700.515.000 | D-Denver | 2.85$ | 1.09$ | 0.42$ | 0.26$ | 0.22$ | 0.19$ | |
| 1953S | 181.835.000 | S-San Francisco | 0.52$ | ||||||
| 1954 | 71.640.050 | Sin ceca | 1.06$ | 0.74$ | 0.52$ | 0.43$ | 0.41$ | 0.38$ | |
| 1954D | 251.552.500 | D-Denver | 0.21$ | ||||||
| 1954S | 96.190.000 | S-San Francisco | 5$ | ||||||
| 1955 | 330.580.000 | Sin ceca | 0.86$ | 0.68$ | 0.53$ | 0.47$ | 0.45$ | 0.44$ | |
| 1955D | 563.257.500 | D-Denver | 1.31$ | 0.77$ | 0.45$ | 0.34$ | 0.31$ | 0.28$ | |
| 1955S | 44.610.000 | S-San Francisco | 7.7$ | ||||||
| 1956 | 420.745.000 | Sin ceca | 0.3$ | ||||||
| 1956D | 1.098.201.100 | D-Denver | 1.93$ | 1.52$ | 1.35$ | 1.2$ | 1.13$ | 1.1$ | 1.08$ |
| 1957 | 282.540.000 | Sin ceca | 1.81$ | 0.54$ | 0.3$ | 0.16$ | 0.12$ | 0.11$ | 0.1$ |
| 1957D | 1.051.342.000 | D-Denver | 0.25$ | ||||||
| 1958 | 252.525.000 | Sin ceca | 2$ | 0.97$ | 0.68$ | 0.47$ | 0.4$ | 0.37$ | 0.35$ |
| 1958D | 800.953.300 | D-Denver | 0.18$ |
Chart View: 1 cent (Lincoln-Wheat Penny) Coin Values by Year
Track the evolution of 1 cent (Lincoln-Wheat Penny) coin values year by year in the chart below. This guide offers a clear breakdown of market prices by grade, allowing you to see historical trends and how collector demand has shifted over time. Whether you own coins that passed through countless hands or pristine examples kept untouched since minting, our data-driven chart provides valuable insights into the global numismatic market.