- Jun 24, 2012 I have a 1950 penny that missing the D is it worth anything Click to expand. If you are referring to the Mint Mark it is probably A Philadelphia Minted Cent. They did not use a Mint Mark.
- 1950 Wheat Penny CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1950 Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $13.
The 1950 wheat pennies have value as numismatic coins. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins.
You are bidding on a Very Fine 1950-D Lincoln Wheat-Back Penny starting at only $0.09 with no reserve. The reverse wheat stalks have nice detail. Shipping is $2.00 but if buyer has won another of my auctions the same day, then shipping can be.
Specifications
Type: Wheat Penny
Year: 1950
Face Value: $0.01
Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Total Weight: 3.11 grams
The US minted the 1950 wheat penny with no mint mark and also the 1950 D wheat penny and 1950 S wheat penny. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin below the date.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Philadelphia | 272,635,000 |
| 1950 D | Denver | 334,950,000 |
| 1950 S | San Francisco | 118,505,000 |
Value
The 1950 wheat penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.20. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.85 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $2.
The 1950 D wheat penny is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.20. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.60 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $2.
The 1950 S wheat penny is worth around $0.15 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.25. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.85 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $2.
Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $70 in PR 65 condition. There were 51,386 proof coins minted.
Grading System
Very fine- Lincoln's jawbone and cheekbone are worn but still separated. The wheat heads are not worn.
Extremely fine- There is only slight wear on the coin. All of the details are sharp.
MS-63RB choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent. The color is red-brown.
MS-65RB gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable. The color is red-brown.
PR 65 proof- There are no flaws to this coin. A few blemishes may be present.
Sources:
The Red Book
See also:
1951 Wheat Penny
1949 Wheat Penny
1948 Wheat Penny
Bronze Composite Penny
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
| Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | Fine (F-12) | Very Fine (VF-20) | Extremely Fine (EF-40) | About Uncirculated (AU-50) | Uncirculated (MS-60) | Uncirculated (MS-63) | Proof (PR-63) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.21 | $0.37 | $0.64 | $2.17 | - |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1950-D Lincoln Wheat Penny is Worth $0.05 in Average Condition and can be Worth $0.64 to $2.17 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
MELT VALUE: $0.0241
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