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1933

Small Cents · Lincoln Wheat Cents · 1909–1958
Regular
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 14,360,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-504

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About this coinHistory

The 1933 Lincoln cent from Philadelphia was produced in approximately 14.4 million coins. Franklin Roosevelt took office in March 1933. The first hundred days of the New Deal reshaped the federal government's relationship with the economy. Banks reopened. The CCC put young men to work. Prohibition ended in December. The cent circulated through the beginning of recovery. No San Francisco or Denver cents were struck in some years during this period, though both mints produced cents in 1933.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $1.50 $2
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $2 $2.50
F-12 Fine (F) $2.50 $2.50
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $2.50 $2.50
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $5.50 $6.50
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $10.50 $12
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $16.50 $19
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $32 $34
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1933 Lincoln Wheat Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $1.50–$2, rising to roughly $16.50–$19 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1933 Lincoln Wheat Cents were minted?
14,360,000 were struck.
What is a 1933 Lincoln Wheat Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1933 Lincoln Wheat Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1933 Lincoln Wheat Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.