1920-S Lincoln Cent

The 1920-S Lincoln Wheat Penny had a mintage of 46,220,000. These 1920-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 1920-S wheat penny worth?

From a mintage of 46,220,000, circulated 1920-S cents run $1–$6, XF examples about $17, AU around $46, and uncirculated pieces $138–$210 (USA Coin Book). Then the curve goes vertical: the 1920-S is typically weakly struck, and PCGS estimates only about 40 survivors in MS65+ full red — the fourth-rarest wheat cent in gem red, with an auction record of $48,875.

That makes this a classic sleeper: cheap as a filler, a monster in top grade.

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