key dates for wheat pennies?

hi, i have almost 40 wheat pennies and i was wanting to know what dates to look for, and what to look for on them.


thanks,
mizozuman2

 

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From what I understand it is the 1909-s, 1909-s VDB, 1914-D, 1922 without a mint mark, and 1931-S.

 

key dates are 1909 s vdb , 1909 s , 1914 D, 1931 s , 1922 plain , i guess i should list some semi key dates too ... 1911 s, 1924 d hmm there are more check out this site http://www.coinstudy.com and go to wheat cents .... other things you should look out for are the 1955 doubled die , and maybe 1917 and 1936 doubled die also

 

anything pre-1919, any 1909vdb or S-vdb, 1910-s 1911-s 1913-s 1914-D (biggie) 1922(no 'D') 1924-D and any 1931-1933

 

Of course those I posted are key and semi-key dates

 

wow, everyone jumped on this thread! thanks for the quick replies!

 

That's why I like this forum! I get such quick responses from everybody!

 

Or almost anything in uncirculated condition.

 

Actually, there are only FOUR key dates: 1909-S, 1909-S VDB, 1914-D and the 1931-S. The 1922 plain is an ERROR/VARIETY, it is NOT a key date.

 

alright! thanks thad


mizozuman2

 

We simply know them from memory mizuzoman. I would highly suggest asking for Christmas a copy of the "Red Book" "Guide Book of US Coins". This is the best book, the best gift actually, for any young US coin collector. From this book you will always have at your fingertips what are the keys to every series, and just a whole bunch of good information.

I am not saying questions here aren't fine, we all like to help, but if you are curious about this question, the red book will answer a whole bunch more you never thought of.

Chris

 

This. I have a few OLD redbooks I'd give you. Let me know if you guys are coming through on the way to texas.

 

im trying to fill my album for my daughter.. i ask all of you to help me ..what do you recommend me doing??

 

alright zach, we should be going through in a few months, but i'm not sure

 

well, what i'd do is look up on ebay for the ones you are missing, and start up a thread on wanted coins, there might be a few people on here that would help you out.


mizozuman2

 

I some ways I agree with you, but since the 1922 is in most albums/folders, I suspect more people than not consider is part of their set. Either way, it is up to the owner of the set to describe the set as he/she sees fit.

 

completely agree to me i would need that 1922 plain to complete my set but man they are up there in price

 

Try to find the cheaper die pair 1, 3, or 4 to fill the hole.