1946 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$135 MS67BN 03-04-2023 eBay
Description
The 1946 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent was struck at the San Francisco Mint as a cent in the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 198.1 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 13% 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. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. Estimated market value ranges from $12 to $498 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 #2747.
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Error Varieties(165)
1946-S Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1946S-01
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-015
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
1946-S Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-001
1946-S Improper Mint Mark WIMM-001
1946-S Over Mint Mark OMM-001
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