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.
The D mint mark on any coin minted since 1906 indicates it was made at the Denver Mint.
The 1957 D Wheat Penny was made in Denver Colorado. The "D" is the mint mark for the Denver mint.
1950 Wheat Penny; With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $1.50, proof is worth $45.00. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $1.00. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.10, uncirculated is worth $1.25.
According to a 2014 coin price chart, there is no wheat penny that is worth $12,500. There is, however, a 1922 (no mint mark) wheat penny worth about $500 in circulated condition and $20,000 in mint condition. The highest price penny like this is a 1944 Steel penny that is worth $100,000 in mint condition and $4,000 in circulated condition.
This may be a valuable mint error. I suggest you have an expert look at it. My unprofessional self would say that it may be around $1,500.
The only penny being produced by the US Mint in 1885 was the Indian Head penny. Wheat pennies were not produced until 1909.
The value of a 1929 D wheat penny depends upon the condition that the penny is in. A 1929 D wheat penny that is not in good condition is worth about $4.00, a 1929 D penny in pristine mint condition is worth $446.
The mint mark does not determine the value of a coin. If you have a penny and want to know what it is worth, please submit a new question and include the date on your penny as well as the mint mark.
Two cents for the copper.
A 1941 penny without a mintmark means it was minted in Philidelphia.
1940S Wheat Penny: very good condition-$ .05, mint condition-$1.50, uncirculated-$5.00 .15-6.00
The last year Indian Head pennies were minted was 1909. In 1927 the type of penny that was minted was the Lincoln, Wheat Ears reverse (called 'Wheat Penny') A 1927 Wheat penny is worth from $0.15 to $125.00 according to mint mark and condition.