17 miles · about 25 minutes from Brownstown
Sell Wheat Pennies & Indian Head Cents in Brownstown, MI — Top Cash Paid 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.
Brownstown sits about 17 miles from our counter — roughly 25 minutes door to door. Take I-75 north to Southfield Fwy, north to Warren Ave, then west. If you are starting near Lake Erie Metropark and Brownstown Sports Center, it is a straight, easy run with no downtown traffic to fight.
Brownstown Township customers reach us in about 25 minutes. We're the largest pawn shop in western Wayne County.
Selling wheat pennies & indian head cents here rather than shipping it away means you see the scale, you see the test, and you leave with cash in hand instead of waiting on a mailed check from an out-of-state refiner. Brownstown customers do this every week, and most of them tell us the drive was shorter than they expected.
We are open monday – friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Bring a valid photo ID — Michigan law requires it for any pawn or purchase — along with the wheat pennies & indian head cents itself, and the whole visit usually takes a few minutes.
How we price wheat pennies & indian head cents
Every offer we write for a Brownstown customer comes down to the same handful of factors — here they are in plain English.
- Key dates: 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1922 no-D, 1931-S
- Error coins, especially the 1943 copper and 1944 steel cents
- Grade and original red or red-brown color on uncirculated coins
- Bulk common wheats, which still sell above face value
What we look at when buying 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
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.
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 from Brownstown
Bring these and the whole visit takes a few minutes.
- Valid state ID
- All coins, including partial rolls and loose silver
- Any certification slabs, albums or inventory lists
Sell vs. pawn your wheat pennies & indian head cents
Coin collections are often pawned rather than sold — you get the liquidity without breaking up a set you spent years building.
Need the wheat pennies & indian head cents back? A pawn loan keeps it safe in our vault while you use the cash — no credit check and nothing reported to any bureau.
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Directions from Brownstown
Take I-75 north to Southfield Fwy, north to Warren Ave, then west.
Landmarks near your route: Lake Erie Metropark · Brownstown Sports Center. We're at 27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland, MI 48185, with free parking at the door.
- Monday – Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- SundayClosed
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FAQ
Selling wheat pennies & indian head cents in Brownstown — 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.
Is there a place to sell wheat pennies & indian head cents in Brownstown?+
Westland Exchange is the closest full-service buyer to Brownstown — about 25 minutes away at 27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland. Bring your wheat pennies & indian head cents and a valid photo ID and we'll appraise it for free and pay cash on the spot.
How far is Westland Exchange from Brownstown?+
About 17 miles, roughly 25 minutes. Take I-75 north to Southfield Fwy, north to Warren Ave, then west.
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27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland, MI 48185 · Walk-ins welcome