1945 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $5,000
- Sold
- Grade
- PCGS Genuine
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
Produced at the Denver Mint, the 1945 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The Denver Mint struck 266,268,000 cents dated 1945. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. Produced during World War II, when the Mint altered coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $0.02 to $3 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2735.
External References
Error Varieties(83)
1945-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1945-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
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1945-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
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