Sell Lincoln Wheat Pennies in New Jersey
Lincoln wheat cents, struck from 1909 through 1958 with the two wheat stalks on the back, are one of the most collected American coins. Most are common, but a handful of key dates and mint marks, like the 1909-S VDB and the 1914-D, are genuinely scarce and worth far more than face value. We buy wheat pennies across central New Jersey, from a single coin to a full jar or roll, with a free evaluation and same-day cash if you accept.
Why sell your wheat pennies to us
- Free in-person evaluation, including a check for the key dates and mint marks in your group
- Same-day cash if you accept, at any of our six central NJ stores, no mail-in wait
- We know the key dates and mint marks, from the 1909-S VDB to the 1914-D and 1931-S
- Fair offers on both common-date rolls and scarce key-date coins, based on the current collector market
We also sell wheat pennies to collectors
Filling a Lincoln cent album or starting a new collector off? We sell wheat pennies too, from inexpensive common dates by the roll to better dates and key dates, priced to the current collector market. Tell us which holes you need to fill and we will see what we have.
Visit a coin shop near you
Six central New Jersey stores, free in-person evaluation, same-day cash if you accept. Call ahead for the day's quote.
Frequently asked questions
Which wheat penny dates are worth the most?
The famous keys are the 1909-S VDB, the 1914-D, the 1922 plain, and the 1931-S, with the 1909-S and several early San Francisco and Denver dates also scarce. The doubled-die 1955 is a well-known variety too. We sort for these on every group you bring in.
How do I know if my wheat penny is a key date?
Check the year and the small mint mark below the date, where S is San Francisco and D is Denver. The 1909-S VDB also carries the initials VDB on the back. Bring your coins in and we will look them over date by date and point out anything special.
Are common wheat pennies worth anything?
Common wheat cents are worth more than face value but trade in bulk by the roll or pound, with the better dates pulled out and priced separately. We make a fair offer on the whole group based on what is in it and the current market. There is no charge to have us look.
Does condition matter on wheat pennies?
Yes, especially on the key dates. A sharp, problem-free coin is worth more than a worn or corroded one, and even common dates in high grade can carry a premium. Bring them as they are, since cleaning can hurt value, and we will evaluate condition in front of you.
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