1945 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent

Coin Details

Auction Record

$748 XF45 02-20-2007 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1945 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 181.8 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 12% of total production. 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. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $3 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2738.