1947 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent

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Part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series, the 1947 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent from the Denver Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 194.8 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 40% of the year's 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. 1947 marked a composition transition from brass shell case alloy to bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc) — Return to standard pre-war composition. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $3 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2753.