- The 1950 D wheat penny is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.20. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.60 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $2.
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The 1950 wheat pennies have value as numismatic coins. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins.
The 1950-D Wheat Penny is comprised of.950 (95%) copper and.050 (5%) tin and zinc with a diameter of 19mm and a mass of 3.1 grams. The 1950-D Wheat penny was desgined at the behest of President Theodore Roosevelt, who lamented the lack of artistic merit in U.S. Roosevelt originally chose sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, a noted.
Specifications
Type: Wheat Penny
Year: 1950
Face Value: $0.01
Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Total Weight: 3.11 grams
The US minted the 1950 wheat penny with no mint mark and also the 1950 D wheat penny and 1950 S wheat penny. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin below the date.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Philadelphia | 272,635,000 |
| 1950 D | Denver | 334,950,000 |
| 1950 S | San Francisco | 118,505,000 |
Value
The 1950 wheat penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.20. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.85 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $2.
The 1950 D wheat penny is worth around $0.10 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.20. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.60 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $2.
The 1950 S wheat penny is worth around $0.15 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.25. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.85 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $2.
Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $70 in PR 65 condition. There were 51,386 proof coins minted.
Grading System
Very fine- Lincoln's jawbone and cheekbone are worn but still separated. The wheat heads are not worn.
Extremely fine- There is only slight wear on the coin. All of the details are sharp.
1950 D Wheat Penny Value Ebay
MS-63RB choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent. The color is red-brown.
MS-65RB gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable. The color is red-brown.
PR 65 proof- There are no flaws to this coin. A few blemishes may be present.
Sources:
The Red Book
1950 D Penny Copper
1950 D Wheat Penny Value Coin Values
See also:
1951 Wheat Penny
1949 Wheat Penny
1948 Wheat Penny