1951 D Wheat Penny

The 1951 D Wheat Penny was minted in 1951 at the Denver Colorado mint. In 1951 there were 625,355,000 1951 D pennies minted in all. Of course this figure doesn’t reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the Denver mint and only includes the amount of 1951 D Wheat Pennies that were poured into circulation. Worn 1951 wheat pennies are generally worth less than 25 cents. However, uncirculated 1951 Lincoln cents and those struck as proofs are worth significantly more than face value. Other rare and valuable 1951 pennies are those that contain errors and varieties, such as. The wheat penny is a classic iconic early 21st century American coin with a face value of 1 cent that was minted from 1909 to 1956. On a personal note we just love searching penny rolls for wheat and indian head pennies. Varieties of the 1957-D Wheat Penny. With over one billion 1957-D Lincoln cents being produced at the Denver mint facility, one would expect multiple die varieties in this issue. However, die varieties experts John Wexler, Kevin Flynn, and Billy G. 1951 Lincoln (Wheat) Penny The Lincoln penny has been produced for an extended period of time, and is actually still in circulation to this day. Though the modern version of the penny does not excite too many people, older versions, such as the 1951 Lincoln, are highly sought after by collectors of all types.

We are pleased to offer for sale this 1951-D Wheat Penny Lincoln Wheat Cent Gem BU Red. This 1951-D Wheat Penny is Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) and full Red. All of our BU coins have no major marks or visible problems and are taken from BU rolls. This means that the 1951-D Wheat Penny will make a great addition to any circulated Wheat Penny collection, and a great value.
The 1951-D Wheat Penny is comprised of .950 (95%) copper and .050 (5%) tin and zinc with a diameter of 19mm and a mass of 3.1 grams. The Wheat Penny was desgined at the behest of President Theodore Roosevelt, who lamented the lack of artistic merit in U.S. Currency. Roosevelt originally chose sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, a noted sculptor, to design what became the Wheat Penny. However, when Saint-Gaudens passed away, the job fell to Victor David Brenner. Roosevelt felt that the new cent should honor his fellow Republican Abraham Lincoln because of the impending 100th Anniversary of Lincoln's birth, which came in 1909.
Both the obverse and the reverse of the Wheat Penny were designed by Victor David Brenner, who featured a profile of Lincoln on the obverse along with the word 'Liberty' and the motto 'In God We Trust'. The reverse of the features two ears of durum wheat, which give the coin its common name, as well as the Latin phrase 'E Pluribus Unum,' which means 'out of many, one.' The inclusion of Brenner's initials on the reverse of the coin also caused significant controversy upon the release of the Wheat Penny. Due to a public outcry, stoked by a bit of yellow journalism, the initials were removed from the coin until 1918, when they were placed on Lincoln's shoulder next to the rim.
The 1951-D Wheat Penny Lincoln Wheat Cent Gem BU Red is a beautiful coin that is full Red and Brilliant Uncirculated, perfect for any collector, and a great value!
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The 1951 wheat pennies have value as numismatic coins. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins.

Specifications

Type: Wheat Penny
Year: 1951
Face Value: $0.01
Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Total Weight: 3.11 grams

The US minted the 1951 wheat penny with no mint mark and also the 1951 D wheat penny and 1951 S wheat penny. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin below the date.

1951 S Wheat Penny Worth

Value

The 1951 wheat penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.25. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.70 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $2.

The 1951 D wheat penny is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.12. 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 1951 S wheat penny is worth around $0.25 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.30. In uncirculated condition the price is around $1 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $3.

Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $65 in PR 65 condition. There were 57,500 proof coins minted.

Grading System

What Makes A 1951 D Wheat Penny Rare List

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.

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Sources:

The Red Book

1951 D Penny Error

1951 D Wheat Penny How Much Is It Worth

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