Regarding Lincoln Cents, redder is preferable; this coin comes in three different color varieties. They
are Brown (BN), Red (RD), and Red Brown (RB). The most valued of the three is the color red.
Since 90% of the original copper shine (the closest to the orange-red hue during minting) is retained
by these coins, the majority of RD 1951-D are valued more. Exists a rare vintage D wheat penny
from 1951? There is a 1951-D wheat penny listed as vintage rare on eBay that sold for almost $12,000
(it is presently listed for $2,400), however we cannot say that it is the rarest vintage cent of all. The coin struck in Denver is rarer and more valuable the redder it is.