1932 Lincoln Wheat Cent

About This Coin

The 1932 Lincoln Wheat Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series — 24th of 50 years in the series. In 1932, coins were struck at the Denver Mint with a combined mintage of 19.6 million. This represents the second-lowest annual mintage in the series, below the series median of 350.9 million. 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. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have identified one known die variety for this date (strike through). Produced 10 years after the celebrated 1922 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $3 to $34 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $330 in MS66BN grade at Legend Rare Coin Auctions. Designed by Victor David Brenner.