1955 (S) 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.
Auction Record
$761 MS66BN 03-27-2022 eBay
Description
The 1955 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent represents a San Francisco Mint issue from the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 44.6 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 7% 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. The 1955 Doubled Die Obverse is one of the most dramatic and well-known die varieties in U.S. coinage. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $4 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 #2831.
External References
Error Varieties(67)
1955-S Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1955S-01
1955-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1955-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1955-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1955-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1955-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1955-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1955-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
CU-1C-1955S-01R Cud
CU-1C-1955S-05R Cud
CU-1C-1955S-07R Rim Cud
IDB-1c-1955S-01 Interior Die Break
IDB-1c-1955S-02 Interior Die Break
LDB4-1955S-001 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-002A BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-002B BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-002C BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-003B BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-003C BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-004A BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-004C BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-005 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-006A BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-006B BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-007B BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-007C BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-007D BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-007E BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-008A BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-008B BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-009A BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-009B BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-009C BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-009E BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-010 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-011A BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-011B BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-011C BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-011E BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-012 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-013B BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-014 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-015 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-016 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-017 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-018 BIE Die Break
LDB4-1955S-019 BIE Die Break
LDB34-1955S-001 BIE Die Break
PC-1c-1955S-09R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1955S-13R Pre-Cud
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