1955-D Wheat Penny
The 1955-D Wheat Penny had a total mintage of over 563 million coins struck at the Denver Mint. This is quite a large mintage compared to the San Francisco Mint and Philadelphia Mint during the same timeframe. The 1955-D Wheat Penny is very difficult to find in some of the highest Mint State grades, some of the toughest to find during the 1950s. Many of the coins can be found at prices one grade lower than they actually are which could bring the price down significantly.
History of the 1955-D Wheat Penny
The 1955-D Wheat Penny would make a great addition to the Lincoln Cent series collection. Cherrypicking is advised to ensure you find a well-struck coin with nice details and attractive surfaces. This coin has been known to have nicks and scratches. 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 D mint mark under the date. The reverse features two stalks of durum wheat.
1955-D Wheat Penny Worth
The 1955-D Wheat Penny value ranges from a few hundred dollars to upwards of eight thousand dollars for the highest grades of the coin. The Wheat Penny comes in colors ranging from brown to brown-red to red, with the Full Red versions typically commanding a premium.
Type of coin: Penny
Year: 1955-D Wheat Penny
Wheat Penny Mint Mark: Denver
Total mintage: 563,257,500
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