Trey

Mearto specialist

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photographs and description provided, the subject of this appraisal is an ungraded 1957 D United States Wheat Ears Lincoln Cent with what appears to be an undersized planchet error. Based on photographs examined, the planchet's alloy composition is assumed to be correct (in other words, the coin does not appear composed of an actual dime planchet, which would have been 90% silver and 10% copper). The piece is in circulated condition. In consideration of the factors noted, a Fair Market Value (pre-auction estimate) of this piece would be estimated at $20 to $40 based on similar planchet errors observed in online second-hand marketplaces.