1919 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent

Coin Details

Auction Record

$690 MS62 03-01-2009 Bowers & Merena

Description

The 1919 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent from the San Francisco Mint, belonging to the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 139.8 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 24% of production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. San Francisco's storied mint, born of the California Gold Rush, has evolved into the primary producer of U.S. proof coins. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $144 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2519.