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They normally symbolize agricultural productivity and bounty; e.g. the wheat ears on U.S. Lincoln cents issued from 1909 to 1958.

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What do the initials DVB on wheat pennies stand for?

The initials of the designer of the Lincoln Wheat Ears Cent, Victor David Brenner, appeared on the coins between the wheat stalks.


If you have only two but there are more in a field of wheat?

The answer is ears. You have 2, and the field has ears of wheat.


What is the value of 1958 Lincoln wheat ears penny?

Most are face value to 5 cents, so many were made that uncirculated coins are 25 cents.


How much Canadian wheat pennies worth?

They'd be spectacularly valuable if they existed because they'd be both Canadian and American. "Wheat cents" are US Coins only. They were struck from 1909 to 1958. The name comes from the 2 stylized wheat ears shown on the reverse side of the design.


How much are Canadian wheat pennies worth?

They'd be spectacularly valuable if they existed because they'd be both Canadian and American. "Wheat cents" are US coins only. They were struck from 1909 to 1958. The name comes from the 2 stylized wheat ears shown on the reverse side of the design.


What is the value of a Lincoln head pennies 1909-1958?

For a idea of value, get a copy of Red Book it list value per grade of all Lincoln Wheat Ears reverse coins.


How much is Lincoln wheat ear coin collection from 1941-1958 worth?

Likely not much, the 1941-1958 Lincolns are all very common. For a idea of value, get a copy of Red Book it list value per grade of all Lincoln Wheat Ears reverse coins. Or you can try the website in the related links - it's free. But keep in mind the values from Red Book or the web site are average retail values, NOT what a dealer will pay, we also have to make money on the coins we buy.


How 1950 wheat penny no mint?

A 1950 wheat penny without a mint mark indicates that it was produced at the Philadelphia Mint, as coins from that year without a mint mark were not made in other locations. The wheat penny features the iconic wheat ears on the reverse and is made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Collectors often seek out these coins, especially in higher grades, as they can hold varying values depending on their condition. If you're looking to determine its worth, consider factors such as its grade and demand among collectors.


What is the penny with the two gains of wheat on the side called?

I think you mean GRAINS, but in any case they're wheat EARS. That design is called (drum roll please) a wheat cent, wheat-back, or "wheatie". It was issued from 1909 to 1958.Values of common wheat cents are less than a nickel, but some rare dates can be worth thousands.


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.


Who is on the 1911 penny?

In the U.S., from 1909 to 1958, the Wheat Penny was coined with Abraham Lincoln on the front, and ears of wheat on the back.


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.