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They symbolized America's huge agricultural power.
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What is the value of a 1951s wheat head penny?
There is no such thing as a "wheat head penny". They're either called Lincoln-head cents or wheat-ear cents because the back shows wheat stalks called "ears" (like ears of corn). Please see the Related Question for more information.
Is a 1945 penny a wheat penny?
Yes. Wheat pennies were made 1909-1958. A wheat penny has wheat on the backside.
What is the value of a 1945 philadelphia wheat head penny?
That's Lincoln's head, not Mr. Wheat. The wheat stalks are on the back. 1945 cents were made in huge quantities after the end of WW2. In worn condition they're worth about 3¢. With moderate wear, about a dime.
What is the value of a 1964 wheat penny?
The last wheat cents were struck in 1958. Look at the back of your coin. It has the Lincoln Memorial, not wheat stalks. In any case 1964 is one of the most common years for cents so it has no extra value unless it's in uncirculated or proof condition.
How much is a US wheat penny 1873?
There is no 1873 wheat penny. It is an Indian head penny.
What are dried wheat stalks?
Dried Wheat Stalks are called 'straw'
What is the value of a 1951s wheat head penny?
There is no such thing as a "wheat head penny". They're either called Lincoln-head cents or wheat-ear cents because the back shows wheat stalks called "ears" (like ears of corn). Please see the Related Question for more information.
How much is a 1941 Feather Penny worth?
Those are wheat stalks, not feathers. And it's worth about 2-3 cents unless it is in exceptionally fine condition.
Is a 1945 penny a wheat penny?
Yes. Wheat pennies were made 1909-1958. A wheat penny has wheat on the backside.
What is the value of a 1945 philadelphia wheat head penny?
That's Lincoln's head, not Mr. Wheat. The wheat stalks are on the back. 1945 cents were made in huge quantities after the end of WW2. In worn condition they're worth about 3¢. With moderate wear, about a dime.
What is retail price for a 1909 wheat penny?
It depends by what you mean by 1909. There are 4 varieties of 1909 wheat pennies. A 1909 with no mintmark and no "V.D.B." between the wheat stalks on the back of the coin is fairly common and sells for about $1 in circulated condition. If you have a 1909 with no mintmark with a "V.D.B." between the wheat stalks on the back of the coin it is worth about $9 or so in circulated condition. A 1909 with an S mintmark and no VDB sells for about $50 in circulated condition. While a 1909 with an S mintmark and a V.D.B. between the wheat stalks on the back of the penny sells for $500 or more in circulated condition. If you want to buy uncirculated coins, expect to pay many times the values I listed, especially for rarities like the 1909 S VDB
How much is a US wheat penny 1873?
There is no 1873 wheat penny. It is an Indian head penny.
What is the value of a 1964 wheat penny?
The last wheat cents were struck in 1958. Look at the back of your coin. It has the Lincoln Memorial, not wheat stalks. In any case 1964 is one of the most common years for cents so it has no extra value unless it's in uncirculated or proof condition.
What is the worth of a 1847 wheat penny?
The Wheat Penny did not appear until 1909.
What is the value of a 1912 wheat penny?
what is the value of a 1912 lincoln wheat penny
Do stalks of wheat always have even number of grain?
Yes.
Why called a wheat penny?
The reverse side design incorporates two wheat-ear stalks, symbolic of America's agricultural strengths. Note there is a specific category for Coins and Currency that makes it much easier to find questions. It also signifies Prosperity for America.....(the wheat on reverse side means prosperity)
