Obverse

Reverse

One Cent (1/100 USD)

Lincoln Wheat Cent

United States · 1958

A copper-colored U.S. penny featuring Abraham Lincoln on the front and two wheat ears on the back.

Country: United States
Year: 1958
Denomination: One Cent (1/100 USD)
Metal: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc

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Overview

A copper-colored U.S. penny featuring Abraham Lincoln on the front and two wheat ears on the back.

Historical significance

1958 was the final year of the 'Wheat Cent' reverse design, which was replaced in 1959 by the Lincoln Memorial design to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Inscriptions: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the date '1958' with 'D' mint mark. Designer: Victor David Brenner.

Reverse (back)

Two wheat ears flanking the text 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'. Motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' at the top. Designer: Victor David Brenner.

Estimated value

$0.05-$0.15 in average circulated condition; $2.00-$25.00+ in high uncirculated (MS-65+) grades.

What drives this coin's value

Value is primarily driven by condition (grade) and the amount of original red luster remaining. 1958-D is a very common date.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. The coin shows slight wear on the highest points of Lincoln's hair and cheek, but retains significant detail and some original luster.

Mintage & rarity

800,953,300; common

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for correct weight (3.11g) and ensure the 'D' mint mark is not glued on. Counterfeits for this common date are rare, but 'reprocessed' steel-looking plated coins exist.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for the 1958-D Doubled Die Obverse (DDO), though it is extremely rare for this specific date/mint combination compared to the 1958 Philadelphia DDO peak rarity. Also look for 'BIE' die breaks in 'LIBERTY'.

Similar coins

1958 Philadelphia (no mint mark) and the 1959 Lincoln Memorial cent. Distinguish by the reverse imagery (wheat vs. building).

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges only to avoid fingerprint oils. Store in a PVC-free plastic flip or archival-safe folder. Do not clean or polish as this destroys numismatic value.

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