Expert: PAPAJACK - 1/4/2007

Question
Can you tell me the value of this coin?

Answer
Hello Colette,  

No one can give you an exact value without seeing a coin but I can give you a range of values for a 1906 US Cent in the lower grades. It is sometimes easier letting a collector look at them, and even most coin shops will help for free on one or two pieces.
 
Wheat cents were minted from 1909 to 1958, at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints. If you see a "D" below the date, the coin was minted in Denver. If you see an "S" below the date, the coin was minted in San Francisco. If there is no letter below the date the coin was minted in Philadelphia.
A cent from these years in a lower grade (4 to 30) will sell for less than .50 cents each (If very worn even less). Their value is all in their state of preservation. (as little as .15 cents each). If they show full details on the Jaw , Bow Tie and Wheat Heads they are much more collectable and sell from $3 to $7 dollars in grades from 30 to 55.

A 1919 Lincoln Cent in circulated condition sells from $.20 to $2.00 dollars in grades from 4 to 55.

Uncirculated specimens sell at higher levels.

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Thank You and Good Luck

PapaJack