What year wheat pennies are worth money?

1909 S V.D.B. Wheat Penny. The 1909 S VDB is one of the most popular rare coins from the modern era. Only 484,000 of these coins were struck. The 1909 S (San Francisco) V.D.B. (initials of the designer) wheat penny easily commands $750 even in the lowest of collector grades. read more

1909 was the first year wheat penny coins were minted. Replacing Indian Head pennies, which were minted from 1859 through 1909, Lincoln pennies were welcomed by massive crowds that gathered at banks on the August 2 nd day that the new one-cent coins arrived in commerce. read more

All Wheat Pennies are worth more than their face value of .01 cent. A good rule of thumb is that they are worth at least 3 or 4 cents even in poor condition, but those in good condition (not including special years) are worth at least double digit dollars ($10 or more) when purchased or sold in MS-63 condition. read more