i have a 1914 D wheat penny in good condition and as i understand, they are fairly rare. i was wanting to sell it, but i have know idea how to go about doing so and i dont want to get screwed over. is there anyone on here that could help me out at all? i will post some pictures when i get back home. any certain kinds of pics i might need?
without a picture, it is impossible to say. Also, is strongly advised that you do not list your email address here. Not that we are not trustworthy, but this is open to the public.
Welcome to the forum! Go to the above menu bar near the top of the page and click on search and enter 1914 D or 1914-D, and read some of the threads on how to determine if real or not. One of the most faked coins, so all have to be checked. A photo of yours will help us do so for you. The most common is a larger space between the 9 and the 1 which means it use to be a 1944 D and the first 4 was shaved to a 1. Here is a grading guide that might help you to determine its grade. http://www.lincolncentresource.com/Lincoln_Cent_Grading_Guide.html Jim
well i found this one metal detecting on one of our old settlement sites around my town. so im pretty sure its real
It would be thrilling if it is authentic. But, the 1914D wheat is one of the most counterfeited coins. One of the techniques was to alter 1944 wheat as desertgem stated. That's means for 60+ years 1944 wheats were altered. Even digging it up doesn't preclude it from being a fake. Here's a link that may be helpful: http://coinauctionshelp.com/Coin_He...14-d-lincoln-cent-guide-identifyauthenticate/
thanks for the advice. i checked out that site and ill look at my coin again tomorr when i get back to my house. but im fairly positive that its authentic. and its in fairly good condition (no bad wear anywhere on the coin). what do these ones go for on the market anyways?
About $125 and up depending on condition. If it was dug up, deduct a substantial amount for environmental damage. Corrosion, scratches, any cleaning will bring the value down.
Nice find. I'd like to find one metal detecting. Then again the soil here is so acidic it would probably be ate up and holey. They're not rare or even scarce, just a little pricey. Enjoy your great find...
ya. our soil is neither acidic, or really bad. it acually does a great job of preserving items as i understand from the people in my area
Most importantly....DO NOT CLEAN THE COIN! Most non-collectors think they will just soak it in soda or something to make it "look better", when in fact, they completely ruin the coin. Leave the coin just as it is or it will be worth substantially less. How about pictures of each side? We can help you if we can see the coin.
