1920-S Wheat Penny

The 1920-S Wheat Penny has a total mintage of over 46 million from the San Francisco Mint. This coin is considered a semi-key date as it is a more difficult coin to find in uncirculated grades, and especially scarce in full red varieties. When looking for a 1920-S Wheat Penny, look for one with a solid strike and attractive surfaces. If you come across this one, it will make a valuable addition to any Wheat Penny series collection.

History of the 1920-S Wheat Penny

The 1920-S Wheat Penny is a special coin that can be difficult to find. Most examples of this coin have brown and red and brown surfaces. It can take a little effort to find what you are looking for with the 1920-S because it’s a more scarce coin within the series, especially in higher Mint State grades. The Wheat Penny was designed by Victor David Brenner. President Theodore Roosevelt wanted to prepare new coin designs that had more artistic merit. He chose Brenner based on a plaque he created with Lincoln’s profile. The Wheat Penny depicts a bust and profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse, with the S mint mark under the date. The reverse features two stalks of durum wheat.