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The wheat ears appearing on cents minted from 1909 to 1958 honored the power of American agriculture.

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Q: What is the significance of the wheat on the US penny?
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How much is a US wheat penny 1873?

There is no 1873 wheat penny. It is an Indian head penny.


First US wheat penny minted?

The first US wheat penny minted was the regular 1909.


How long was the US 'Wheat penny' in production?

The penny that is commonly called the 'Wheat Penny' was first minted in 1909 and the last year of minting was 1958.


What is the value of a 1951 Canadian Wheat Penny KG?

It's not a wheat penny. Wheat cents were issued by the US, not Canada. Aside from that, it's worth about $0.25 U.S.


What is a penny that's not a wheat penny from 1940 worth?

If it's not a Wheat penny, it's not a US coin. A lot more information is needed, post new question.


Value of 1885 liberty wheat penny?

The only penny being produced by the US Mint in 1885 was the Indian Head penny. Wheat pennies were not produced until 1909.


What does the historical significance for the penny mean?

The historical significance of a penny would be that it was the first currency authorized by the US. This coin is used a lot in America.


Is a 1945 penny a wheat penny?

Yes. Wheat pennies were made 1909-1958. A wheat penny has wheat on the backside.


How do you know if the penny is wheat in 1953?

You can identify if a penny is a wheat penny from 1953 by looking at the reverse (tails) side of the coin. If it has two wheat ears framing the words "ONE CENT" and the image of the Lincoln Memorial, then it is a wheat penny from 1953. Wheat pennies were minted from 1909 to 1958 and are recognizable by the wheat ears on the reverse side.


1942 Wheat Penny date reads C942 is that rare?

This is considered an "error coin" and is rare. Depending on the "eye appeal", rarity and significance of the error, the penny may be moderately valuable.


What is the value of an 1857 double die us penny wheat?

The Lincoln Wheat cent wasn't introduced until 1909.


What is the worth of a 1847 wheat penny?

The Wheat Penny did not appear until 1909.