The 1909-S VDB is considered one of the most valuable and sought-after wheat pennies. This coin features the initials of the designer, Victor David Brenner, on the reverse side.
The 1914-D wheat penny is another key date in the series. With a mintage of just over one million coins, it is relatively scarce compared to other years.
The 1922 No D wheat penny is an interesting variety, as it is missing the “D” mintmark that typically denotes coins struck at the Denver Mint. This unique error occurred because of a die issue, creating a very rare and valuable coin.
The 1931-S wheat penny boasts a low mintage of only 866,000, making it another valuable key date in the series. While not as expensive as some other rarities on this list, the 1931-S still demands a higher price than most other wheat pennies.
In the world of wheat penny collecting, certain errors and varieties can greatly increase the value of a coin.
Off-center strikes occur when a coin is struck off-center, resulting in an asymmetric design. These errors can make a wheat penny more valuable, especially if a significant portion of the design is still visible.
Doubled dies are a result of a misalignment between the coin die and the planchet, causing the design to appear twice on the coin. One of the most famous examples is the 1955 doubled die Lincoln cent.
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