- Key: Better Date
- Year: 1946
- Mint Mark: D
- Type: Wheat Penny
- Price: 15 cents-$25.00+
- Face Value: 0.01 USD
- Produced: 315,690,000
- Edge: Smooth
Notes:
Look for the S over the D mint mark error on the 1946 Wheat Penny. One in good condition can fetch $250+
1946 Wheat Cents are worth very little in the worst of conditions. In a nice Mint State the San Francisco minted versions of this coin are worth up to about $6 while the Denver is worth $5 and the Philadelphia one just $4.
As with other Wheat Cents the color means alot. Check our color guide image below. The Red is always worth more than the Red Brown, and for certain more than the Brown in similar conditions.
Copper Penny Color Guide
Did you know?
The 1946 cent was the last penny to be struck with 95% copper and 5% zinc. The composition was altered to conserve copper during the post World War 2 era. Because of this the 1946 Lincoln cent holds a special place in many coin collectors' minds.
Extra Information
The 1946 penny has a diameter of 19mm, a weight of 3.11 grams, and a composition of 95% copper and 5% zinc. The coin was minted in large numbers, with over 1.2 billion produced that year across all three U.S. Mint locations: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. While the 1946 penny is not particularly rare or valuable, it remains a popular coin for collectors who appreciate its design and historical significance.
Mintage Numbers
How much is a 1946 D Penny worth?
This section is more of a layman's guide, for those new to collecting.
In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $25 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1946, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].
If you are a fan of coin roll hunting or just want to learn more about wheat pennys then search or scroll below to find the most valuable and rarest in this series.
Most Valuable
The most valuable Wheat Penny's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.
| Image | Year | Mint | Worth |
|---|---|---|---|
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1924 | S | $12k |
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1922 | D | $6k |
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1914 | D | $5.6k |
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1914 | S | $3.2k |
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1913 | S | $2k |
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1918 | S | $2k |
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1924 | D | $2k |
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1925 | S | $1.8k |
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1912 | S | $1.5k |
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1913 | D | $1.5k |
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1920 | S | $1.5k |
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1915 | S | $1.2k |
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1989 | P | $345.22 |
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1989 | $345,000 | |
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1989 | D | $345 |
| Image | Name | Mint | Worth |
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Hardest to Find
The rarest and hardest to find Wheat Penny's Check out each link to learn more about each coin.
What is the rarest Wheat Penny?
| Name | Produced |
|---|---|
| 1931 S | 866,000 |
| 1914 D | 1,193,000 |
| 1909 S | 1,825,000 |
| 1924 D | 2,520,000 |
| 1911 S | 4,026,000 |
| 1914 S | 4,137,000 |
| 1912 S | 4,431,000 |
| 1931 D | 4,480,000 |
| 1926 S | 4,550,000 |
| 1935 D | 4,700,000 |
| 1915 S | 4,833,000 |
| 1910 S | 6,045,000 |
| 1913 S | 6,101,000 |
| 1933 D | 6,200,000 |
| 1922 D | 7,160,000 |
| 1923 S | 8,700,000 |
| 1932 | 9,062,000 |
| 1912 D | 10,411,000 |
| 1932 D | 10,500,000 |
| 1924 S | 11,696,000 |
| Name | Produced |
***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.
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