1952-S Lincoln Wheat Cent BU Red

Own a piece of classic American coinage with this 1952-S Lincoln Wheat Cent BU. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this coin comes from one of the most beloved and widely collected series in all of United States numismatics. In Brilliant Uncirculated condition, it represents a well-preserved example of the historic Lincoln Wheat cent, a series that remains a cornerstone of American coin collecting.

The Lincoln cent was first introduced in 1909 to honor the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, becoming the first regular-issue U.S. coin to feature a real historical figure. Its Wheat reverse, used from 1909 through 1958, became one of the most recognizable designs in American coinage. By 1952, the Wheat cent was a familiar part of everyday life in postwar America, circulating during a period of national growth and industrial strength. Coins from this era connect collectors to both the long history of the Lincoln cent series and the broader story of mid-20th-century American commerce.

Collectors continue to value Lincoln Wheat cents for their historic design, long date-and-mint run, and strong collector demand across nearly every issue. San Francisco Mint coins hold special appeal for many collectors, especially those working to complete full date-and-mint sets. Brilliant Uncirculated examples are especially desirable because they preserve stronger original detail, cleaner surfaces, and better overall eye appeal than coins that saw years of circulation. A coin like this offers both history and quality in a single collectible piece.

Specifications & Mintage

Denomination: One Cent

Series: Lincoln Wheat Cent

Designer: Victor D. Brenner

Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight: 3.11 grams

Diameter: 19.00 mm

Edge: Plain

Mint: San Francisco

Mintage: 137,800,004

Years of Issue: 1909–1958

Reverse Type: Wheat Reverse

Item Details

This listing includes one 1952-S Lincoln Wheat Cent in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coin was struck at the San Francisco Mint and features the classic Wheat reverse design used throughout the first half of the Lincoln cent series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive.

Whether you are building a Lincoln Wheat cent collection, adding a San Francisco issue to your date-and-mint set, or simply looking for a nice BU example of this classic American coin, this 1952-S Lincoln Wheat Cent makes a meaningful addition. At Coin Nerds, our mission is to help build the next great coin collection.