1936 Lincoln Wheat
Price estimates — not financial advice. Values are based on published price guides and recent sales data. Coin grade dramatically affects value. Always verify with a trusted dealer or third-party grading service before buying or selling.
| Grade | Quality | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|
| MS-60 | Mint State | $2.6 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated | $5.5 |
| MS-65 | Gem Uncirculated | $16 |
| About Uncirculated-50 | About Uncirculated | $2 |
| Extremely Fine-40 | Extremely Fine | $1.5 |
| Fine-12 | Fine | $0.25 |
| Good-4 | Good | $0.1 |
| Very Fine-20 | Very Fine | $0.88 |
| Very Good-8 | Very Good | $0.12 |
Source: published price guides (USA Coin Book / PCGS). Values are estimates and may not reflect current market conditions.
The first US circulating coin to depict a real person. Brenner's portrait of Lincoln has been continuously used since 1909 — the longest-running coin design in US history. The "wheat" reverse ran from 1909 through 1958 before being replaced by the Lincoln Memorial reverse in 1959.
The Lincoln cent was the first US coin to feature a real historical figure, struck for the centennial of Lincoln's birth. Designer Victor David Brenner placed his initials (V.D.B.) prominently on the reverse — the public uproar over the placement led to their removal mid-year 1909, then quiet reinstatement on the obverse in 1918.
WWII forced metal substitutions. The nickel was rebalanced as 35% silver to free up nickel for armor (1942–1945). The cent went to zinc-coated steel in 1943, then shell-case brass 1944–1946 as recycled artillery brass came back from Europe. Each year tells a piece of the war effort.
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