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How much is a 1946 wheat?

How much is a 1946 wheat?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1946 Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $4. (see details)…

Is a 1946 wheat penny rare?

While the modern penny may not be worth much at all, older versions of the coin are quite valuable. The 1946 Lincoln penny is an example of a coin that is highly sought after by collectors.

What’s a 1946 penny worth?

1946 Penny Value

1946 Lincoln Penny Value
Condition of Coin
1946 $0.02 $0.80
1946 D $0.02 $0.74
1946 S $0.03 $2.84

Which wheat pennies are valuable?

From wheat pennies to Indian heads, below Bellevue Rare Coins presents the Top 5 Most Valuable Pennies to ever make it into circulation.

  • 1944 Steel Wheat Penny.
  • 1943 Copper Wheat Penny.
  • 1873 Indian Head Penny.
  • 1914 D Wheat Penny.
  • 1877 Indian Head Penny.

How much is a 1946 d wheat penny worth?

Bronze Composite Penny. What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1946-D Lincoln Wheat Penny is Worth $0.05 in Average Condition and can be Worth $0.62 to $2.11 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.

What kind of metal is a wheat penny made of?

These days copper is all but considered a precious metal. And although the Wheat Penny is made of 95% copper, coin collectors don’t specifically value a coin based upon its make up, but rather its condition and overall desirability.

What year was the last wheat penny made?

1946 was the last year that Lincoln Wheat Penny coins were made from a metallic composition deriving from expired ammunition shell casings used during World War II.

Are there any proof coins made in 1946?

No proof coins were made in 1946, as all extraneous minting efforts beyond striking circulating coinage were concentrated on producing medals for soldiers returning home from combat in World War II.