1948 Lincoln Wheat Cent

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1948

Denomination

Cent

Series

Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Mintage

317,570,000

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.01 - $2.5

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.

Description

The 1948 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Total mintage reached 317.6 million. The design is by Victor David Brenner. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2759.

External References

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Error Varieties(15)

SKH-1c-1948-02 Spiked Head

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