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The 1911-S Penny is one of the rarest in the Wheat Penny series! The Lincoln Cents from 1909 to 1958, also known as Wheat Pennies, are some of the most popular collectible coins in the history of American coinage. The 1911-S has an extremely low mintage, which makes these pennies highly sought after by collectors, and one of the rarest in the entire series. Order these low mintage Wheat Pennies online from Bullion Shark!
The Wheat Penny series debuted in 1909 to commemorate the 100th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. The Wheat Penny lived through a tremendous amount of American history in the early 20th century. From WWI, to the Great Depression and WWII, this series of American coinage endured many pivotal moments in American history. Certain years and varieties of the Wheat Penny have become highly sought after collectibles. The 1911-S Penny being just the third year of issue and having an extremely low mintage makes it a key date in the series.
The 1911-S Penny is an excellent addition to your rare coin collection, and will be a stand out piece in any Wheat Penny collection. The 1911-S Penny had a mintage of only 4,026,000 coins struck, which is one of the lowest mintages in the entire series. Considering that some years and mint marks of the Wheat Penny have seen mintages of over a billion coins, the 1911-S is indeed a very rare penny. Add the highly sought after 1911-S Penny to your collection!
Why Collect The 1911-S Penny?
- 3rd year of issue in the popular Wheat Penny series.
- Affordable coins to begin a collection with.
- 95% copper composition
- The auction record of the 1911-S Penny is over $27,000!
- One of the rarest Wheat Pennies in the entire series!
1911-S Penny Coin Details
Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 4,026,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
1911-S Penny Value
The 1911-S Penny commands significant value among collectors when found in top grades, making it a prized rarity in today's coin market.
- 1911-S MS66: This coin sold at auction for $27,600 on 5/1/2007
- 1911-S MS65: This coin sold at auction for $2,991 on 5/26/2006
These prices highlight the high demand for Wheat Pennies in pristine condition. Collectors are willing to pay top dollar for coins that show minimal wear, especially those that have been professionally certified and graded.
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