WHAT WOULD YOU PAY FOR A 1931s

gene2393 · January 24, 2007 3:02PM

WHAT WOULD YOU PAY FOR A 1931s in fine to very fine grade?

Gene2393

notwilight · January 24, 2007 3:44PM

I'm wondering too. My uncle left me a 31-S SLQ that I think is probably 64-65.

--Jerry

gene2393 · January 24, 2007 3:50PM

I am talking about a 1931s lincoln wheat cent

notwilight · January 24, 2007 4:00PM

You may not believe a word I say after my last post but the truth is I'll watch this thread because my dad was born in 31 and I've toyed with putting together a birthyear set for him...the quarter is tough though.

BlindedByEgo · January 24, 2007 4:31PM

Best thing to do is check completed auctions on Ebay and Heritage and use your judgement.

anoldgoat · January 24, 2007 4:33PM

I got a nice BR~35 some five years back for $35. I'd guess $45 now. As for a nice AU, about $100.

Mike

anoldgoat · January 24, 2007 4:57PM

My Dad was born in Florida and raised there. His birth year was 1922. Growing up I've wondered how many "plain" 1922 cents he spent. Being from the east coast, these "plain cents" would have gone un-noticed for some years.

I've dreamed of what these varieties went for when I was a kid. Then of thier value now.

The answer is is: What would I pay for it"

What is your favorite collectable?

Tobecontinued!

gene2393 · January 25, 2007 3:51AM

my favorite coin anymore is the wheat cent

gene2393

GAT · January 25, 2007 4:08AM

Geeeeeeez..............You guys are making me feel old talking about you dad being born in 1931. You're all wet behind your ears!!!!

coinlieutenant · January 25, 2007 4:20AM

Notwilight...

I'd pay an very large amount of money for a 1931-S SLQ

flaminio · January 25, 2007 4:23AM

One cent. I don't collect 'em; don't need 'em.

Prethen · January 25, 2007 4:29AM

It's just another Lincoln Cent....

AnkurJ · January 25, 2007 5:02AM

I have one graded 65 RB by NGC. Paid around $150 for it with shipping.
AJ

gene2393 · January 25, 2007 7:35AM

You see it may be just a one cent coin but it is the second most valuable in the lincoln series (second to the 1909s vdb)

Gene2393

Geoman · January 25, 2007 7:37AM

What about the 1914-D??? Isn't that worth something?

gene2393 · January 25, 2007 7:41AM

Here is a image of the coin that i am about to purchase (price is disclosed)

JRocco · January 25, 2007 7:55AM

<< You see it may be just a one cent coin but it is the second most valuable in the lincoln series (second to the 1909s vdb)

Gene2393 >>

hmmmmmm. That is a little off base there Gene.

commoncents05 · January 25, 2007 8:06AM

<< You see it may be just a one cent coin but it is the second most valuable in the lincoln series (second to the 1909s vdb) >>

not quite. theres quite a few that surpass it by quite a bit. 1914D, 1909S (about the same in lower grades) 1955 DDO, 1922 Plain, the 1931 S is not a rare coin to find, and is often found in higher grades because it was known it would be a key as soon as it came out.

-Paul

clackamas · January 25, 2007 8:06AM

<< You see it may be just a one cent coin but it is the second most valuable in the lincoln series (second to the 1909s vdb)
Gene2393 >>

The 14-D is beats the 31-S all day long. In UNC grades there are dozens of coins that beat the 31-S.

coppercoins · January 25, 2007 8:09AM

<< You see it may be just a one cent coin but it is the second most valuable in the lincoln series (second to the 1909s vdb)

Gene2393 >>

Hmm...

and the 1909S
and the 1914D

and in AU or better the:

1914S
1924D

and in better grades the majority of the series prior to 1931.

itsnotjustme · January 25, 2007 8:11AM

I'm guessing the seller told you that. What about...

1909-S
1914-D
1922 (no D)
Several Double Dies (1917, 1936, 1955, 1972)

gene2393 · January 25, 2007 8:11AM

i know those are but im mean in mintage wise.

gene2393

itsnotjustme · January 25, 2007 8:26AM

OK, mintage wise, not valuable wise. Some of the Double Dies and the 22 no D do not have known mintages of course. Of course there are many proofs that are scarcer 1909 - 1916 and 1936 - 1942.

Sorry, we are just a tough fact checking crowd.

Congratulations on your pending purchase! I have still never bought a 31-S, 14-D, 09-S or 09-S VDB

gene2393 · January 25, 2007 8:30AM

this is the first of the more sought after coins coins (1909s, 1909svdb,1914d,1922d(and no d), 1955ddo, 1972ddo) that i have recently run into for a pretty decent price compared to what i have seen them go for.

gene2393

Jcarney · January 25, 2007 8:51AM

<< Geeeeeeez..............You guys are making me feel old talking about you dad being born in 1931. You're all wet behind your ears!!!!

>>

My dad was born in '36. I still wouldn't mess with the old jarhead.

As for the 31S, If you're buying, you should consider a better condition coin. The 31S has a very high basal value and a pretty shallow price curve up until high grade mint states. This is caused by the fact that although it was a very low mintage coin, many were put aside.

Jcarney · January 25, 2007 8:55AM

<< You see it may be just a one cent coin but it is the second most valuable in the lincoln series (second to the 1909s vdb)

Gene2393 >>

You've got some reading to do Gene.

Although the 1909S VDB is the priciest Lincoln in circulated grades up until EF, other key dates such as the 1914 D and 1922 plain are more expensive in AU and above. When you hit MS64 Rd, the 1926 S is probably the most valuable.

Oops, just saw your post about mintage.

gene2393 · January 26, 2007 12:57PM

its ok Jcarney, i know i dont know all the information about us coinage or any other type of coinage for that matter. but does anyone think that the 1931s wheat cent that i am about to purchase in pretty good shape for what it is?

gene2393

BAJJERFAN · January 26, 2007 1:01PM

<< WHAT WOULD YOU PAY FOR A 1931s in fine to very fine grade? >>

Less than what I would expect to be able to sell it for.

ziggy29 · January 26, 2007 1:06PM

<< You see it may be just a one cent coin but it is the second most valuable in the lincoln series (second to the 1909s vdb) >>

Second lowest mintage. Definitely not second-most valuable.

In very low grade (G/VG), it probably is fourth most valuable behind only 1909-S VDB, 1914-D and 1909-S. The higher up you go in grade, the more other issues pass it. The '31-S is worth almost as much in Fine as it is in AU, because probably 2/3 of these coins are choice AU or better.

You can probably get a nice EF/AU piece for only $20 more than a Fine to VF piece. Of course, it will take a lot of searching to find a '31-S below VF because there aren't many.

yellowjacket · January 26, 2007 2:01PM

My 31-S is PCGS 64RD that I bought raw several years ago for $90. Now a 1931-D in 4 or 5 RD would be nice.

Best wishes on getting that nice brown cent!

Garrow

nccoin · January 26, 2007 2:09PM

They go for around 65-70.00 in that grade. Spend anouther 40 bucks and get a nice rb unc coin.

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