Beginning with 1950, Lincoln Wheat Pennies entered their sixth – and final – decade of production. 1950 Lincoln Cents are highly common since more than half billion were made that year. Specifically, 272,635,000 were struck at the Philadelphia Mint (no mintmark), 334,950,000 were made at the Denver Mint (D), and 118,505,000 were made at the San Francisco Mint (S). However, for the first time since 1942, business strike wheat cents were not the only ones made. After a seven-year hiatus, proof versions of the Lincoln Cent returned, as did United States proof sets as a whole. Show 1950 Lincoln Wheat Pennies are not particularly difficult to find and not very expensive, thanks to their high production figures. While you may find 1950 Pennies for face value in circulation (as many can still be found in pocket change and bank rolls), you could easily buy circulated examples for about 10 cents each. Or, you could spend about $5 and buy a beautiful, Mint State example to complement a high-end Lincoln Cent set. As for proof issues, expect to pay between $50 and $75 for a 1950 proof Lincoln Cent, but try to avoid hazy or spotted specimens if you can. Many brilliant proof 1950 Pennies exist, though they may don a price tag with a figure upwards of $100. As for all Lincoln Wheat Pennies, always buy the best that you can afford and you will surely be pleased with your purchase for years to come. Previous year: the 1949 Lincoln Wheat Penny Following year: the 1951 Lincoln Wheat Penny  The two lowest mintages of the old Penny coin were struck in 1950 and 1951 during the reign of King George VI. In 1950 they only made 240,000 coins that means for £1000 you could have bought all the 1950 Pennies they ever made. Until very recently numismatists have always thought that all the 1950 Pennies were shipped to Bermuda for use after World War II. Now we know that this information is wrong. They were also sent to the Bahamas in the West Indies. Now, these coins were actually used in circulation, because after the War there was a great shortage of small change. The island has a very salty atmosphere and thus the coins are very scarce in the higher grades. The coins on offer are in Very Fine condition and remember they only struck a total of 240,000 1950 Pennies for circulation. Low-mintage penny dated 1950 bought in a hoard from the Bahamas. Customers who bought this item also bought Elizabeth II, Farthing 1953 Brilliant UncIn 1953 the Royal Mint issued new coins for the new Queen, Elizabeth II. But the legend was different from all the coins that were to come, so that the 1953 coins and the Farthing in particular are one year type coins. This is important because there were only 4 dates of Elizabeth II Farthings ever issued, 1956 being the last date of issue. Because the 1953 Coronation Farthing is a one year type, it is also the most difficult one to get in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. We bought a group that had been put away in 1953, some 65 years ago and had lain undisturbed until now. Add a one year type, 1953 Coronation Farthing in Brilliant Uncirculated to your collection, they are not easy to get. George VI, Threepence (Brass) 1946 Circulated - ScarceThe Brass Threepence was first issued in 1937 and last issued for circulation in 1967. What we consider to be the Key date of the series is the King George VI 1946 issue. It has always been difficult to find in this country because, although struck by the Royal Mint, the coins were sent overseas for use in the Caribbean. We have recently purchased a nice group of these coins which grade in Fine condition. CoinTrackers.com estimates the value of a 1950 Wheat Penny in average condition to be worth 15 cents, while one in mint state could be valued around $13.00. - Last updated: June, 10 2022
Notes: 1950 was the first time since the war ended that the US Mint had issued proof pennies. They issued just 50 thousand of these coins and due to their significance they are worth around $80 in perfect condition. How much is a 1950 Wheat Penny worth?This section is more of a layman's guide, for those new to collecting. In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $13 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1950, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?]. If you are a fan of coin roll hunting or just want to learn more about wheat pennys then search or scroll below to find the most valuable and rarest in this series. Similar Coins Hardest to FindThe rarest and hardest to find Wheat Penny's Check out each link to learn more about each coin. What is the rarest Wheat Penny?
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