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The "wheat ear" design appears on all Lincoln cents issued from 1909 to 1958. The stylized design is meant to honor America's enormous production of that grain.
The current Lincoln Memorial design was adopted in 1959 in honor of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.
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What does the back of a 1940 penny look like?
The back of a 1940 penny features the design of two stalks of wheat, known as the "Wheat Ears" design. In the center, it displays the inscription "ONE CENT," with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" curved along the top and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" along the bottom. The overall design emphasizes the penny's denomination and reflects an agricultural theme.
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.
How much is a 1940 S wheat penny worth?
1940S Wheat Penny: very good condition-$ .05, mint condition-$1.50, uncirculated-$5.00 .15-6.00
What is the value of a 1940 D wheat straw penny?
They're wheat ears, not wheat straws. Cents from the 1940s are not rare. A 1940-D will sell for a nickel or so if worn, up to a dollar if like new.
How is is a 1940 penny worth?
Common Lincoln Wheat Cents from the 1940's & 1950's are only 3 to 10 cents.
What does the back of a 1940 penny look like?
The back of a 1940 penny features the design of two stalks of wheat, known as the "Wheat Ears" design. In the center, it displays the inscription "ONE CENT," with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" curved along the top and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" along the bottom. The overall design emphasizes the penny's denomination and reflects an agricultural theme.
What is a penny that's not a wheat penny from 1940 worth?
If it's not a Wheat penny, it's not a US coin. A lot more information is needed, post new question.
How much is a 1940 S wheat penny worth?
1940S Wheat Penny: very good condition-$ .05, mint condition-$1.50, uncirculated-$5.00 .15-6.00
What is the value of a 1940 D wheat straw penny?
They're wheat ears, not wheat straws. Cents from the 1940s are not rare. A 1940-D will sell for a nickel or so if worn, up to a dollar if like new.
How is is a 1940 penny worth?
Common Lincoln Wheat Cents from the 1940's & 1950's are only 3 to 10 cents.
What is the value of a 1940 wheat penny?
Wheat cents from the 1940's are all very, very common high mintage coins with average retail values of 5 to 10 cents.
How much is a 1940 wheat head penny?
Wheat ear reverse, not head. Common date circulated coins from the 1940s & 1950s are still only 3 to 5 cents.
What is the value of a 1940-1941 wheat penny?
The dates 1940 1941 are not rare. Average value is 3 cents for circulated coins that are well worn. Uncirculated coins can be $2 to $3 dollars or more depending on grade.
What is a 1940A wheat penny worth?
There has never been an A mint mark on US coins. Please check again, or see the related question for information about 1940 cents.
What is the value of the 1940 Lincoln Wheat Penny S-Mint?
At the most $3.50 but only in high grade uncirculated condition you got it in pocket change 10 cents to $1.00.
What is the value of a 1940 wheat Lincoln Penny?
The value of a 1940 wheat Lincoln penny typically ranges from 2 to 10 cents, depending on its condition and mint mark. In uncirculated condition, it may fetch a higher price, potentially up to a few dollars. However, rare varieties or those in exceptional condition can be worth more to collectors. For an accurate appraisal, it's best to consult a coin expert or reference a current coin price guide.
How much is a 1940 B wheat penny worth?
There is no such mint mark. The only mints to strike cents with mint marks are Denver (D) and San Francisco (S). See this link for values.
