1951 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 1951 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 284.6 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 27% 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 the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $3 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 #2786.
External References
Error Varieties(15)
1951 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1951 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1951 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1951 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1951 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1951 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1951-01
LDB5-1951-001 BIE Die Break
LDB345678-1951-001C BIE Die Break
LDB345678-1951-001D BIE Die Break
LDB345678-1951-001E BIE Die Break
LDB345678-1951-001F BIE Die Break
RCD-1c-1951-03R Retained Cud
SKH-1c-1951-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1951-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1951-03 Spiked Head
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