r/WheatPennies

Found a 1957 wheat penny and just curious what is going on with Liberty and 1957. Any info would be appreciated!

Hi all!
I will apologize for any ignorance on my part, as I am very much into numismatics, but have by far the least insight into pennys.

I recently acquired this 1909 VDB, and taking it under the microscope, I observed a few things that lead me to wonder if this is a non-S proof, as well as an error coin. Any clarification / classification would be greatly appreciated.

-the error is odd, in that the forward tail of G is missing, but you can see the triangle shaped area where it would be appears to be imprinted into the coin. Based on its condition I don’t see this having occurred post mint?

-As for my thoughts on it possibly being a matte proof:
it has the most common die mark to the left of M (shown) that is used as an identifier.
-the die marks striking out away from his nose.
-the rim of the coin is EXTREMELY pronounced edges.
-multiple other strikes I felt were identifiable in regards to the matte proof shown in the attached pics.

Curious as to thoughts on if I am correct in these observations/ approximate grade (if it’s worth it to have slabbed)
Cheers!

Can anyone tell me whats going on with this coin? Thank you

Obverse& reverses

This is what I’m being told. Any suggestions and would be greatly appreciated.

Being told this is what it is any insight or input would be greatly appreciated

Found today continuing to search an estate auction lot. Fills some missing slots in my book. 1932 looks to be VF. Good July 4 finds.

I have a 1955-D wheat penny that I received from my grandfather and was was wondering if anyone could help confirm the coin, I have done some surface level research and found similar coins that are worth up to 2500$, I don’t intend on selling it but want to try and place a general value, as far as I understand it matches the offset L version of the coin but with huge differences in prices that I saw I wanted someone with more knowledge and experience to confirm, thank you in advance

Is that a die break by the W in WE on my 1909? No.. its not a VDB.

I recently made one of the largest purchases I’ve ever made at auction, and there was one lot I honestly thought I overpaid for at first: a 1956 Philadelphia Mint set.

After getting it in hand and looking through it, I changed my mind completely. The penny in this set is one of the most beautiful cents I have ever seen in my life. The toning is absolutely insane, and I’ve never seen a wheat cent from 1956 with this kind of eye appeal. Based on the look of it, I would not be shocked if it had a minimum MS69-level look, and possibly even something closer to the very top end for a mint-set coin.

The penny also appears to be the best-preserved coin in the package in terms of mint quality, which makes it even more interesting to me. I’ve attached a photo so you can see what I’m talking about.

I’ve never sent a coin in for grading before, even though I’ve had plenty of opportunities to do so. This is the first time I’m seriously considering it. What I’m trying to figure out is simple: would grading this coin actually add enough value to justify the cost?

I’m not looking to get rich off it. I’m not expecting to turn it into some huge profit. I just want to know whether it’s worthwhile to grade from a value standpoint. If I’m going to spend around $100 on grading, I’d want the coin to gain at least that much in market value, or close to it. If not, I’d probably just keep it raw in my collection.

I also tend to organize and preserve slabs better than original packaging, so part of me wants to slab it just because I personally love the coin. But I wouldn’t want to do that if I’m only paying for a fancy holder with no real upside.

Would this be worth sending to PCGS or NGC, or would you leave it in the original mint packaging?

Found this 1924 S in an auction lot today. Good start to the weekend sort. Some pretty hard wear but I’m not complaining since it’s over 100 years old.

I'm a beginner but excited to find my first pre-1965 coin (Just outside Seattle). The soil really did a number on the front of this wheat penny. Bummed not to find out the year but still excited as this was found in a very searched area.

Found these today in batch of coins I’m searching from an auction. Looks Replated compared to second coin. Both are steel and stick to a magnet. Any thoughts?

Started this set beginning of the year won the book in an auction had only had 10 common coins I’ve added the rest. Trying to finish before the year end I got 1912 coming soon

I have the 1909 S in a PCGS slab. Should I crack it open and fill the empty hole or just buy another one?

1919 S WHEAT PENNY. CAN YOU TELL MECMORE

After fees and shipping, paid $440. I really want it to be EF-40, but I’m thinking more likely VF-35. Too much flatness around the ear/hair. Thoughts?