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1936

Small Cents · Lincoln Wheat Cents · 1909–1958
Regular
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 309,637,569 Combined mintage for all 1936 Philadelphia varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-511

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About this coinHistory

The 1936 Lincoln cent from Philadelphia was struck in approximately 309.6 million coins. Production was firmly in recovery territory, and the Mint was operating at high capacity. The coin is common in all grades and represents the abundant mid-to-late 1930s era of Wheat cent production.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $0.10 $0.15
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $0.15 $0.15
F-12 Fine (F) $0.20 $0.25
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $0.40 $0.45
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $1 $1.50
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $2 $2.50
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $2.50 $2.50
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $5.50 $5.50
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1936 Lincoln Wheat Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $0.10–$0.15, rising to roughly $2.50 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1936 Lincoln Wheat Cents were minted?
309,637,569 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1936 Philadelphia varieties).
What is a 1936 Lincoln Wheat Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1936 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 1936 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.