1913 S Wheat Penny

The 1913 S version of the Wheat Penny is worth on average $460.00 if in Mint State (uncirculated), while one in poor condition will have a value of just $1.50. If the coin has an error, or is certified, this will further add to its appeal and raise its price numismatically speaking.


  • Year: 1913
  • Mint: S
  • Type: Lincoln Wheat Cent
  • Mintage: 6,101,000
  • Metal: 95% copper 5% zinc
  • What's it worth?: $460.00 to $1.50

Prices on 1913 S Lincoln Wheat Reverse cents dropped significantly compared to all previous years. The RED or (RD) versions are still the most sought after, with the RB being a close second. MS66+ versions of these coins are still selling for a little over a thousand dollars at high end auctions. The 1913 S Wheat Cent is the most valuable, and has lowest production numbers of any mint for this year.

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The mint mark is located on the right under the date. If no mark is present the coin was produced at the Philadelphia mint.

Mint Mark

The 16th president of the United States President Lincoln is on the front of the Wheat Cent. The Penny is the first widely distributed coin to feature an American President. Previously coin faces were reserved for Kings, Queens, and Royalty.

Wheat Penny

The Wheat Penny has a weight of 2.5 g.