1947 Lincoln Wheat Cent
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About This Coin
The 1947 Lincoln Wheat Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series — 39th of 50 years in the series. In 1947, coins were struck at the San Francisco and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 484.3 million. This ranks 33rd of 50 years by total mintage, above the series median of 350.9 million. 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. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 99 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including cud, doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse and 1 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $4 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $306 in MS66BN grade at eBay. Designed by Victor David Brenner.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
