1951-S Wheat Penny

The 1951-S Wheat Penny had a total mintage of over 136 million coins from the San Francisco Mint. Due to the large mintage, the coin is relatively available in many circulated and uncirculated grades. The highest Mint State graded 1951-S Wheat Penny coins are more scarce, although they are possible to find with some searching and careful consideration. 

 

History of the 1951-S Wheat Penny

The 1951-S Wheat Penny would make a great addition to any Wheat Penny series collection. Cherrypicking is advised to ensure a well-struck coin with attractive surfaces. The Wheat Penny was designed by Victor David Brenner. At the time, 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.

 

1951-S Wheat Penny Worth

The 1951-S Wheat Penny value ranges from around one hundred dollars to upwards of four thousand dollars for some of the highest graded coins on the market today. The Wheat Penny comes in colors ranging from brown to brown-red to red, with the Full Red versions commanding higher prices than other colors in most instances. The 1951-S Wheat Penny can be a beautiful coin that would add value to any collection. The Wheat Penny series is an affordable series for those looking to build a circulated grade coin collection for only a few hundred dollars.

 

Type of coin: Penny

Year: 1951-S Wheat Penny

Wheat Penny Mint Mark: San Francisco

Total mintage: 136,010,000

Metal content: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc and Tin

Face value: 1 cent

Weight: 3.11 grams

Edge: Plain

Designer: Victor David Brenner

Diameter: 19.00 millimeters