1925 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,233 MS66BN 08-10-2016 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1925 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent from the Denver Mint, belonging to the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. With a mintage of 22.6 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 12% of total 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. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $154 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 #2561.