1958 Lincoln Wheat Cent

About This Coin

The 1958 Lincoln Wheat Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series — the final year of the series. In 1958, coins were struck at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 1.1 billion. This ranks 41st 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 final year of the Wheat Cent reverse before the Lincoln Memorial design replaced it in 1959. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 141 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 $241K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $5.8K in PR65 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Victor David Brenner.