1925 Wheat Penny
The 1925 Wheat Penny had a total mintage of over 139 million coins produced at the Philadelphia Mint. Possibly due to the large mintage, this coin is fairly accessible in most circulated and uncirculated grades, and has an affordable price to match. The Philadelphia minted coins were typically well-struck, so finding one with a sharp strike and attractive luster is possible.
History of the 1925 Wheat Penny
The 1925 Wheat Penny had a large mintage from the Philadelphia Mint, although not as large as some of the previous years. When looking for a 1925 Wheat Penny to add to your collection, cherrypicking is advised to ensure the most attractive specimen possible. 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. The reverse features two stalks of durum wheat.
1925 Wheat Penny Worth
The 1925 Wheat Penny value ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 to the highest grade, uncirculated Mint State coins ranging from brown to red varieties. This is an affordable coin that also adds beauty in the quality of its production, and is worth the effort to find the best looking example to add to your collection. The 1925 Wheat Penny is considered the 10th most difficult coin to find in the highest grades for Wheat Pennies produced before 1929.
Type of coin: Penny
Year: 1925 Wheat Penny
Wheat Penny Mint Mark: Philadelphia
Total mintage: 139,949,000
Metal content: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Face value: 1 cent
Weight: 3.11 grams
Edge: Plain
Designer: Victor David Brenner
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters