The Lincoln Wheat Cent, commonly called the Wheat Penny, was produced from 1909 through 1958 and remains one of the most popular coins among collectors. Designed by Victor David Brenner, the coin features Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and two wheat stalks on the reverse, giving the series its well-known nickname.

Wheat cents include several famous key dates, rare mint varieties, and valuable mint errors that can make certain coins worth far more than their one-cent face value. Collectors often search for coins like the 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, and the famous 1955 Doubled Die, along with other scarce dates and varieties.

In this section you’ll find guides covering Wheat Penny identification, key dates, varieties, errors, and coin values by condition. Whether you’re sorting through old coins, building a Lincoln cent collection, or trying to determine if a wheat penny you found might be valuable, these articles will help you understand what to look for and how collectors evaluate these historic coins.

Browse the latest Wheat Cent articles below to learn more about rare wheat pennies, key dates, and collectible varieties.