Wheat Penny Errors

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Known Errors

1955 Doubled Die Obverse

The most famous US coin error. Dramatic doubling visible to the naked eye on the date, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST.

How to check: No magnification needed. The doubling on the date and lettering is immediately obvious, showing a clear secondary image.

$1,000 - $25,000+

1922 No D (Plain)

A 1922 penny with a missing or very weak Denver mint mark, caused by worn dies.

How to check: All 1922 pennies were minted in Denver. If the D mint mark is completely absent, it is the valuable 1922 No D variety.

$500 - $20,000+

1943 Bronze (Copper)

Extremely rare error where a few 1943 pennies were struck on leftover bronze planchets instead of zinc-coated steel.

How to check: A genuine 1943 copper penny will NOT stick to a magnet (steel ones will). Weight should be about 3.1g vs 2.7g for steel.

$100,000 - $1,000,000+

Repunched Mint Mark

The mint mark was punched into the die more than once, showing a doubled or shifted mint mark.

How to check: Examine the mint mark (S or D) under magnification for any secondary impression beneath or beside the primary mark.

$5 - $100

Die Crack / Cud

Cracks in aging dies created raised lines on the coin surface. Major breaks at the rim are called cuds.

How to check: Look for raised irregular lines across the design or raised blobs at the rim.

$5 - $150

Quick Checks

1943 penny: Does it stick to a magnet? If NOT, you may have a $100,000+ coin
1955 penny: Check the date and LIBERTY for dramatic naked-eye doubling
1922 penny: Look for the D mint mark — if missing, it is very valuable
All years: Check for die cracks, clips, and off-center strikes
Pre-1959 wheat reverse: Examine the wheat stalks for any doubled lines

Frequently Asked Questions

What wheat pennies should I look for?

Key dates include 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1922 No D, 1931-S, 1943 copper, and 1955 doubled die. Any wheat penny with visible errors is worth checking with ErrorHunt AI.

Are wheat pennies worth money?

Common wheat pennies are worth 3-10 cents each. Key dates and error coins can be worth hundreds to thousands. The 1943 copper penny is worth over $100,000.

How do I check my wheat pennies for errors?

Start with the magnet test on 1943 pennies, then use a magnifying glass to check dates and lettering for doubling. For the fastest results, upload a photo to ErrorHunt for AI-powered analysis.

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