The "wheat ear" design appears on all Lincoln cents issued from 1909 to 1958. The stylized design is meant to honor America's enormous production of that grain.
The current Lincoln Memorial design was adopted in 1959 in honor of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.
If it's not a Wheat penny, it's not a US coin. A lot more information is needed, post new question.
1940S Wheat Penny: very good condition-$ .05, mint condition-$1.50, uncirculated-$5.00 .15-6.00
They're wheat ears, not wheat straws. Cents from the 1940s are not rare. A 1940-D will sell for a nickel or so if worn, up to a dollar if like new.
Common Lincoln Wheat Cents from the 1940's & 1950's are only 3 to 10 cents.
Wheat cents from the 1940's are all very, very common high mintage coins with average retail values of 5 to 10 cents.
If it's not a Wheat penny, it's not a US coin. A lot more information is needed, post new question.
1940S Wheat Penny: very good condition-$ .05, mint condition-$1.50, uncirculated-$5.00 .15-6.00
They're wheat ears, not wheat straws. Cents from the 1940s are not rare. A 1940-D will sell for a nickel or so if worn, up to a dollar if like new.
Common Lincoln Wheat Cents from the 1940's & 1950's are only 3 to 10 cents.
Wheat cents from the 1940's are all very, very common high mintage coins with average retail values of 5 to 10 cents.
Wheat ear reverse, not head. Common date circulated coins from the 1940s & 1950s are still only 3 to 5 cents.
The dates 1940 1941 are not rare. Average value is 3 cents for circulated coins that are well worn. Uncirculated coins can be $2 to $3 dollars or more depending on grade.
There has never been an A mint mark on US coins. Please check again, or see the related question for information about 1940 cents.
At the most $3.50 but only in high grade uncirculated condition you got it in pocket change 10 cents to $1.00.
Penny Lernoux was born on January 6, 1940.
Penny Lernoux was born on January 6, 1940.
Penny Fuller was born on 1940-07-21.