Coins & Collectibles
Sell Wheat Pennies & Indian Head Cents in Metro Detroit — Paid Today at Westland Exchange
Wheat cents (1909–1958) and Indian Head cents (1859–1909) show up in every Michigan attic. Most are common, but the key dates — 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1922 plain, 1931-S, and the 1943 copper and 1944 steel errors — are serious money. We check dates and mint marks instead of buying by the pound.
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What decides what we pay for wheat pennies & indian head cents
- 1Key dates: 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1922 no-D, 1931-S
- 2Error coins, especially the 1943 copper and 1944 steel cents
- 3Grade and original red or red-brown color on uncirculated coins
- 4Bulk common wheats, which still sell above face value
When you bring wheat pennies & indian head cents to our counter at 27842 W. Warren Ave in Westland, the first thing we do is establish exactly what it is. Nothing is quoted from across the room and nothing is quoted from a photograph. We work at the counter with you standing there, and we explain each step as we go — what we are testing, what the test told us, and what it means for the number we are about to write down.
The single biggest factor on wheat pennies & indian head cents is key dates: 1909-s vdb, 1914-d, 1922 no-d, 1931-s. After that comes error coins, especially the 1943 copper and 1944 steel cents, and at the far end of the list sits bulk common wheats, which still sell above face value — the part most sellers never hear about anywhere else, because most buyers would rather pay a flat rate and move you along. We would rather show our work, because customers who understand the offer come back, and this shop has run on repeat customers since 1987.
What wheat pennies & indian head cents typically weighs
Typical weights and sizes
Common wheat cents sell in bulk by the roll or bag. A genuine 1909-S VDB is worth hundreds even well-worn; a 1943 copper cent is a six-figure coin and heavily faked.
Common wheat cents sell in bulk by the roll or bag. A genuine 1909-S VDB is worth hundreds even well-worn; a 1943 copper cent is a six-figure coin and heavily faked. That range is why we ask you to bring everything rather than picking out the pieces you assume are best. The item that looks least impressive in the drawer is frequently the one carrying the most value, and sorting it out costs you nothing.
How to spot it
Where to look for the marks
Mint mark is below the date on the obverse. 'VDB' appears at the bottom of the reverse on 1909 coins — the S-mint version is the famous one.
What to bring
- Valid state ID
- All coins, including partial rolls and loose silver
- Any certification slabs, albums or inventory lists
There is never any obligation. We will test wheat pennies & indian head cents, tell you the number, and hand it straight back if you would rather think about it, shop the offer around, or keep it. Plenty of people do exactly that and come back a week later — that is completely fine, and you will get the same welcome the second time.
Sell it outright
Coin collections are often pawned rather than sold — you get the liquidity without breaking up a set you spent years building.
We are open monday – friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, with free parking right at the door and no appointment needed. If you would like a sense of the number before you drive over, call (734) 425-0450 and describe what you have, or send photos through the quote form and we will come back to you the same day.
Or pawn it and keep it
If you would rather not part with it permanently, a pawn loan on wheat pennies & indian head cents gives you cash today while the item stays tagged and insured in our vault. No credit check, nothing reported to any bureau, and the item comes back the moment the loan is repaid. We will lay out both numbers — the outright offer and the loan amount — and let you choose.
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FAQ
Wheat Pennies & Indian Head Cents questions, answered.
Is my 1943 steel penny valuable?+
Steel 1943 cents are common — they were made by the hundreds of millions. It's the rare 1943 copper cent that's valuable, and a magnet tells them apart instantly: steel sticks, copper doesn't.
Do you buy bulk wheat pennies?+
Yes, by the roll, jar or bag. We also search them for key dates and tell you what we find.
Are Indian Head cents worth more than wheat cents?+
Generally yes, since they're older and scarcer, especially pre-1880 dates and any coin with visible feather detail.
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