A 1919 wheat penny achieved its highest recorded selling value when it reached the market.

The highest-selling example of the 1919 one cent penny value reached $30,000 because it obtained an MS67 Red grade from PCGS. The auction sale of this mint-state penny reached $30,000 because it showed complete red luster while also remaining defect-free. Only a scarce number of coins in top-tier mint state grades consider them highly sought after by collectors. Based on their original market value most 1919 pennies are worth little but discover one in superior condition since a trusted coin grading service verifies and rates it for additional value potential.