A 1953-D penny is probably worth only 1-2 cents. The reason for that is because there was 700.5 million pennies minted that year (with a D symbol) and for your penny to be worth alot it has to be around 0-2 million pennies that were minted in that year.
It's a Lincoln cent with a wheat reverse. Value is 3 to 10 cents
Ranges from $. 20 to $28 .
a wheat penny from 1953 is worth 2 to 3 times its value, right now worth 0.02 cents
Check the date again. Wheat cents were last made in 1958. You have a Lincoln Memorial cent. They are worth face value only.
There are 4 different varieties with VERY different values. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1909 Lincoln cent?" for specific information.
It's a Lincoln cent with a wheat reverse. Value is 3 to 10 cents
Ranges from $. 20 to $28 .
The Lincoln Wheat cent wasn't introduced until 1909.
No known hub-doubles of this date/mint Lincoln cent, I suggest showing it to a dealer or collector for an opinion.
Check the date again. Wheat cents were last made in 1958. You have a Lincoln Memorial cent. They are worth face value only.
There are 4 different varieties with VERY different values. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1909 Lincoln cent?" for specific information.
a wheat penny from 1953 is worth 2 to 3 times its value, right now worth 0.02 cents
There is no such thing as a "wheat head penny". Assuming you are referring to a 1917 Lincoln cent, its value depends on its condition and mint mark. See the Related Link for "Lincoln cent prices" to the right. In circulated condition, you'll get about 5-10 cents for it.
All Lincoln cents from 1959 to 2008 carry the Lincoln Memorial design, not wheat ears. In any case a 1985 US cent is extremely common and has no extra value.
The 1942 Lincoln cent is a very common coin. Most are only 3 to 10 cents.
For a 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cent, value is $3.00-$5.00 for most lower grade coins.
The 1953-D Lincoln cent is very common with average retail values of 5 to 10 cents.