1927-S Wheat Penny

The 1927-S Wheat Penny had a total mintage of over 14 million from the San Francisco Mint. The 1927-S is a semi-scarce date in higher Mint State condition. Often this is because of a poor strike, making it difficult to find a well-struck and attractive specimen for your Wheat Penny series collection. It is possible to find this coin in circulated up to mid-range Mint State grades in colors ranging from browns to full reds, although full reds are even harder to come by in higher uncirculated grades.

History of the 1927-S Wheat Penny

The 1927-S Wheat Penny had a lower mintage compared to some of the other coins produced at Denver and Philadelphia, and the S-mint mark commands a certain level of desire for collectors. Cherrypicking is advised with the 1927-S Wheat Penny to ensure a sharp strike and attractive surfaces. 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.