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1946 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent

Strike Type
1946 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent

Coin Details

Year
1946
Denomination
Cent
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958
Designer
Victor David Brenner
Mintage
198,100,000
Composition
95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Weight
3.11g
Diameter
19mm
Edge
Plain

Value Estimates

$12 - $498

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). 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 is a cent produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Total mintage reached 198.1 million. The design is by Victor David Brenner. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2747.

External References

🔗PCGS CoinFacts🔗NGC Coin Explorer

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