1914-S Lincoln Cent

The 1914-S Lincoln Wheat Penny had a mintage of 4,137,000. These 1914-S Lincoln Cent coins are 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin. Each of these coins have a diameter of 19mm. We use strict Photograde standards when grading all of our coins. You can view the grading guidelines on the main Lincoln Cents page of the website. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for your order to leave our offices as each coin must be inspected and graded prior to packaging.

What's a 1914-S wheat penny worth?

The 1914-S is a genuine semi-key — with 4,137,000 struck it ranks among the lowest mintages of the whole series. Values start around $20–$30 in Good, rise to about $105–$150 in Extremely Fine, and reach roughly $300–$850 in lower Mint State; a top-grade red example has sold for five figures. San Francisco cents of this era are often softly struck, so a sharp 1914-S is worth more than the price guide suggests.

How to check yours: find the "S" mint mark under the date, and grade on the detail in Lincoln's hair and the wheat ears — strong, even detail is the difference between a $30 coin and a $150 one.

Like the 1909-S, the 1914-S is a frequent target for altered mint marks, so authentication matters — we inspect and grade every coin before it ships.

Browse more dates in our wheat-back penny collection, including the key-date 1909-S.

Values: Coin Value Checker and CoinStudy.