1955 Lincoln Wheat Cent

About This Coin

The 1955 Lincoln Wheat Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series — a late issue, 47th of 50 years in the series. In 1955, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 641.3 million. This ranks 36th of 50 years by total mintage, above 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. The 1955 Doubled Die Obverse is one of the most dramatic and well-known die varieties in U.S. coinage. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 343 known die varieties for this date across 15 categories, including atypical die clash, bie die break cent, cud and 12 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $24K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $24K in MS66BN grade at eBay. Designed by Victor David Brenner.