1937 Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Description
The 1937 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 309.2 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 78% of the year's 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. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $5 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 #2657.
External References
Error Varieties(59)
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-014
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-015
1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-016
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
1937 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-015
1937 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1937 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1937 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1937 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1937 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1937 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1937 Variety WWHO-001
1937 VDDO VDDO-017
1937 VDDR VDDR-007
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