If found in pocket change, your 1936 Lincoln cent is worn. And while they are obsolete, 1936 wheat pennies really aren’t worth very much — perhaps 5 to 10 cents. In uncirculated condition, the 1936 penny value is quite a bit higher — about $5 and up.
What is a 1936 d wheat penny worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1936 D Wheat Penny value at an average of 35 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $8. (see details)…
How much is a 1936 s wheat penny worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1936 S Wheat Penny value at an average of 55 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $10.
What is on the obverse of a 1936 Lincoln penny?
The US Mint produced a 1936 Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) Lincoln Wheat Cent (Penny) error. This can best be identified by noticing the doubling of the words in the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” and the word “LIBERTY”. The most prominent doubling is of the date 1936 as depicted in the example image of the coin above.
How much is a 1936 wheat penny worth?
Source image for example above is courtesy of Heritage Auctions. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1936 Lincoln Wheat Penny (Doubled Die Obverse Variety) is Worth $41 in Average Condition and can be Worth $539 to $2,463 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.
When did the first proof Lincoln Penny come out?
The 1936 proof Lincoln Cent was the first official proof variety issue for Wheat Penny coins since 1916, marking the beginning of what many numismatists call the “modern proof” era. Unlike the matte proof Lincolns of 1909 through 1916, the proof Pennies struck from 1936 on have mirror-like surfaces, and some early proofs even possess…
How much is a 1936 Lincoln proof strike worth?
The proof strikes are worth $100 and are relatively rare. Circulated specimens can fetch a few cents to a few dollars depending on condition. Regarding the double-dye, it’s easy to spot since it looks like a mirror-image duplicate of the lettering on the coin.
