Wheat Penny Value: Which 1909 to 1958 Pennies Are Worth Money
Most wheat pennies (1909 to 1958) are worth about 6 to 12 cents in circulated condition and under 50 cents in About Uncirculated. A handful of key dates and errors are worth far more, led by the 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1922 No D, 1931-S and 1955 doubled die. Sort by date and mint mark first.
- Years
- 1909 to 1958. The back shows two wheat stalks.
- Mint mark
- Under the date: D for Denver, S for San Francisco, none for Philadelphia.
- Metal
- Copper alloy every year except 1943, which is steel.
Value by grade
| Coin | Good (G4) | Very Fine (VF20) | Uncirculated (MS60) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common 1940s and 1950s dates | - | About $0.06 (F12) to $0.12 | - |
| 1909-S VDB | $860 | $1,187 | $2,033 |
| 1909-S | $103 | - | - |
| 1914-D | $207 | $344 | $2,683 |
| 1922 No D | $556 | $929 | $10,608 |
| 1931-S | $92 | $123 | $217 |
| 1955 doubled die | $790 | $1,523 | $5,625 |
Retail values from USA Coin Book. Blank cells mean we did not pull that grade for this table. Values checked Oct 8, 2026.
What to look for
- Sort by date first. Pull every 1909, 1914, 1922, 1931, 1943, 1944 and 1955.
- Check mint marks under the date on the ones you pulled.
- The rest are common. They usually sell in bulk by the roll or by the pound, not one at a time.
Fakes and lookalikes
- Key dates get faked with added or removed mint marks and altered dates. See the page for each coin for what to check.
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FAQ
How much is a wheat penny worth?
Most are worth about 6 to 12 cents in circulated condition. Key dates and errors are the exceptions.
Which wheat pennies are worth the most?
The 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1922 No D, 1931-S, 1955 doubled die, and the 1943 copper and 1944 steel errors.
Should I clean my wheat pennies?
No. Cleaning lowers the value of any coin a collector would pay a premium for.
Are 1958 wheat pennies valuable?
Normal ones are common. The 1958 doubled die obverse is a famous rarity with only 3 known.
Related coins
Sources
Values are retail estimates or recorded sale prices from the sources above, checked Oct 8, 2026. What a dealer pays you is usually less than retail.
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