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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse (1909–1958) series of Small Cents in the U.S. Coins contains 9 distinct entries with CPG® values between $0.40 and $50,500.00.
Lincoln wheat cents are among the most widely popular United States coins. Having been minted from 1909 through 1958, Lincoln wheat cents span a full half century. The Lincoln wheat cent was designed by sculptor-engraver Victor David Brenner, whose "VDB" initials infamously appear on the reverse of the very first Lincoln cents struck in 1909. Later in the year his initials were removed due to many in the public criticizing the relatively prominent "VDB" at the bottom center reverse along the rim, but in 1918 his initials were restored and they have appeared...

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  Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse (1909–1958) Value Range Favorite
Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse (1909–1958) Value Range  
1931 1c MS BN
$0.40
-
$55.00
$0.40 - $55.00
1931 1c MS RB
$41.00
-
$1,250
$41.00 - $1,250
1931 1c MS RD
$65.00
-
$4,500
$65.00 - $4,500
1931-D 1c MS BN
$4.10
-
$550
$4.10 - $550
1931-D 1c MS RB
$100.00
-
$1,500
$100.00 - $1,500
1931-D 1c MS RD
$155.00
-
$29,000
$155.00 - $29,000
1931-S 1c MS BN
$47.00
-
$925
$47.00 - $925
1931-S 1c MS RB
$175.00
-
$1,300
$175.00 - $1,300

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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse (1909–1958) series of Small Cents in the U.S. Coins contains 9 distinct entries with CPG® values between $0.40 and $50,500.00.
Lincoln wheat cents are among the most widely popular United States coins. Having been minted from 1909 through 1958, Lincoln wheat cents span a full half century. The Lincoln wheat cent was designed by sculptor-engraver Victor David Brenner, whose "VDB" initials infamously appear on the reverse of the very first Lincoln cents struck in 1909. Later in the year his initials were removed due to many in the public criticizing the relatively prominent "VDB" at the bottom center reverse along the rim, but in 1918 his initials were restored and they have appeared...

Catalog Detail