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1914 Proof Wheat Penny Value

1914 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent

Proof
1914 Proof Wheat Penny: front (type example, 1909 Philadelphia VDB cent)1914 Proof Wheat Penny: back (type example, 1909 Philadelphia VDB cent)
Type example: 1909 Philadelphia VDB cent. Your coin's date and mint mark may differ. The V.D.B. initials on this example's back were removed during 1909, so later wheat pennies don't have them.
Photo creditsNational Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History (photo: Jaclyn Nash) (PD; source)

Value by condition

Penny Value estimate · values as of Q4 2026

Proof
$280
Brown

By grade

Typical value at each grade and colour. Penny Value estimate.
GradeBrownRed-BrownRed
MS-60Mint State (Uncirculated)$280$330—
MS-63Mint State (Uncirculated)$390$460$850
MS-65Mint State (Uncirculated)$1,200$1,400$2,600

Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimate · based on 1 recorded sales · few sales, so treat it as a rough guide

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How to identify it

Specs

Series
Lincoln Wheat Cent
Year
1914
Mint
Philadelphia (no mint mark)
Strike
Proof
Mint mark
Below the date, on the front
Metal
Bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
Weight
3.11 g
Mintage
1,365
Source: Wikipedia
Designer
Victor David Brenner

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