Lincoln Wheat Cent
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 1934
Denomination: One Cent ($0.01)
Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Brief Description
A heavily circulated and damaged 1934 Lincoln Wheat Cent with significant environmental wear and rim nicks.
Historical Significance
The Lincoln Cent was the first circulating US coin to feature a real person. 1934 was a mid-Depression era year for the series, designed by Victor David Brenner.
Estimated Value
$0.15 - $0.50 in current damaged condition; $1-$3 in uncirculated grades.
Care Instructions
Store in a PVC-free flip. Do not clean or scrub the coin, as this removes original surface material and lowers numismatic value.
Mint Mark
None (Philadelphia Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
219,080,000 (Very Common)
Weight & Diameter
3.11 grams / 19.05 mm
Edge
Plain
Apparent Grade
Ag-3 About Good (Due to heavy post-mint damage and corrosion)
Obverse (Front)
Portrait of Abraham Lincoln facing right. Inscribed 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the date '1934'.
Reverse (Back)
Two wheat stalks flanking the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'. Top legend: 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.
What Drives This Coin's Value
The primary factor for this specific coin is its poor condition (corrosion, rim damage, and heavy scratches), which limits its value to minimal collector interest.
Similar Coins
1934-D or 1934-S cents (distinguished by the D or S mint mark under the date), and more modern Lincoln Memorial cents starting in 1959.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Authentic 1934 cents should be non-magnetic. Check for a weight close to 3.1 grams. Counterfeits of common dates like 1934 are very rare.
Notable Varieties & Errors
There is a known 1934 Double Die Obverse (DDO) variety, though this specific coin does not appear to show it and is too damaged to confirm fine details.
Created At: 2026-05-03T22:11:44.376309