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As a footnote, 1945 pennies are not made with the usual 95 percent copper, 5 percent tin and zinc composition common for most years of lincoln wheat penny coins. You can sometimes raise the value by having it certified this will help you sell it on a omline auction such as ebay to. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare. Rare pennies with images rare pennies, valuable coins. History wheat pennies were produced from 1909 through 1958 and are made of copper, zinc and tin. The cool thing about both of the 1944 and 1945 cents is that they were made from used shell casings that were collected during wwii. The 1945 wheat pennies have value as numismatic coins. This 1936 wheat penny is circulated and will grade g4 or better. Compared to other wheat cents from that era, the 1945 wheat cent is very common. According to the red book, the mostrespected book on coin values, a 1947 wheat penny in very good condition is worth about five cents which is what a dealer would. The 1943 steel cent features the same victor david brenner design for the lincoln cent which had been in use since 1909. Production of lincoln wheat penny coins in 1945 yielded more than one billion coins for commerce, meaning the pennies from that year are quite common even to this day in all circulated grades and in many of the uncirculated grades.

The next time you get change back from the twix you. There are a lot of wheat pennys out there, if you have a really rare date your penny could sell for upwards of a thousand dollars. Wheat cents, which were last made in 1958, show the familiar image of president lincoln on the obverse. You can sometimes raise the value by having it certified this will help you. Aug 05, 2015 there were no steel pennies minted in the year 1945. Shop 1945 p lincoln wheat penny good and more authentic and unique collectibles coins at amazons collectible coins store. This book helped me learn that the year 1945 was filled with a complex mix of exultation, hunger, revenge and hope. Its probably worth in the neighborhood of 10 to 25 cents. A penny minted at the turn of the 20th century doesnt look that much different from a coin minted in 20. I have generally assumed that it was a happy year since it included both the end of world war ii and my birth. Nov 15, 2014 rare pennies one of the great things about collecting pennies, and coins in general, is that they tend to last a long time. The unique composition of the coin lowgrade steel coated with zinc, instead of the usual bronze composition has led to various nicknames, such as wartime cent, steel war penny, and steelie.

Mar 10, 2009 there are a lot of wheat penny s out there, if you have a really rare date your penny could sell for upwards of a thousand dollars. Lincoln head wheat penny tribute board whitman tribute. This means that the 1936 wheat penny will make a great addition to any circulated wheat penny collection, and a great value. Jun 17, 2017 compared to other wheat cents from that era, the 1945 wheat cent is very common. How much is a 1976 bicentennial kennedy half dollar worth. But, what the highest price was at private auctions for each wheat penny. The pennies had a large circulation that year with 195 million 1947, 191 million 1947d and 99 million 1947s. Value of 1950d lincoln wheat cent, key date prices and images. In 1857 a small cent coin was introduced that featured a flying eagle on the obverse. Rare 1945 lincoln wheat cent penny old coin copper collectors coins.

Licoln wheat usa one cent penny values, pg 6 1946 to 1952 licoln wheat usa one cent penny values, pg 7 1953 to 1958 doubled obverse. Finally, the latin phrase e pluribus unum arches overtop. The indian head penny was introduced in 1859 with a composition of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel and a diameter of 19 mm and a weight of 4. If you plan on selling this i would list this for sell on the internet. The lincoln penny is one of the most recognizable coins ever produced by the us mint. The 1945 lincoln penny was minted at all three operating mints.

We are pleased to offer for sale this 1936 wheat penny lincoln wheat cent. He gained interest in collecting coins a number of years ago and is still interested. The year 1945 was year zero for me personally since i was born that year. This is how the penny originally received its wheat penny nickname. If you come across a 1947 wheat penny, dont get too excited.

If you see a wheat penny, keep itits already worth 3 cents, and depending on its condition and year, its could be worth thousands of dollars. Licoln wheat usa one cent penny values, pg 5 1939 to 1945. Beware, however, of regular 1922d cents which have had their d mintmarks worn off by unscrupulous types. A breakdown of 1949 lincoln penny mintage figures paints a picture of plenty for onecent. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I figured it s tim to split up some of my dads wheat penny collection with him since my dad gave it to me before there was even a thought of having a 3rd child. It seems everybody likes collecting lincoln wheat pennies. Based on its condition prices vary, and go up and down depending on the grade of your wheat penny. All lincoln cents struck from 1944 through 1946 were made with metal from recycled shell casings deriving from use during world war ii. Lincoln wheat penny copper 1945 year us coin errors for sale. Wheat pennies, indian head pennies and baseball cards. If you see a wheat penny, keep it it s already worth 3 cents, and depending on its condition and year, its could be worth thousands of dollars. There were no steel pennies minted in the year 1945.

Whats more, the fact that these coins are no longer being produced means that their value is inherently rising all the time. Production problems limited the coin to only two years. As the 1940s drew to a close, production of lincoln wheat penny coins in 1949 fell slightly from the numbers that reached toward one billion or more in earlier years of the 1940s. This is a xmas gift for my bother who is almost 12. The 1943 steel cent features the same victor david brenner design for the lincoln cent which had been in. Opposite that inscription is one that marks the 1945 year of minting. The 1936 wheat penny was desgined at the behest of president theodore roosevelt, who. Indepth overview of the 1945 lincoln wheat penny including its key features.

Reserved error 1945 us american lincoln wheat penny coin. In writing about our personal experiences, we sometimes mention products or services that we use or recommend. If you have one, then it falls into the class of error coins and is worth very little. Or, scam artists may simple copperplate the massdistributed steel wheat pennies from the same year the authentic few copper ones were made. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Philadelphia mint variety value, specifications, and images for the 1945 lincoln wheat one cent coin from the united states of america. All of our circulated coins have no major marks or visible problems just honest wear. There are a lot of wheat penny s out there, if you have a really rare date your penny could sell for upwards of a thousand dollars. Like all other wheat pennies except for those produced in 1943, the 1955 wheat penny was made with a composition of 95% copper and 5% zinc. This page may contain affiliate links for which we receive a commission.

In the center of the reverse is an inscription that reads united states of america and is joined by another inscription that reads one cent. It is a very common coin unfortunately, and unless it is a brilliant uncirculated example in high grade it is only worth a few cents. I figured its tim to split up some of my dads wheat penny collection with him since my dad gave it to me before there was even a thought of having a 3rd child. A 1945 wheat penny is worth between 2 and 5 times its face value in a none auctin situation. Sealed box of 5x 2020 silver proof sets at cost for sale. Reserved error 1945 us american lincoln wheat penny coin one. That, however, doesnt mean 1949 lincoln cents are necessarily scarce. Based on it s condition prices vary, and go up and down depending on the grade of your wheat penny. It s probably worth in the neighborhood of 10 to 25 cents. How much is a 1943 copper penny worth you will be shocked. As part of a set or collection, however, and at auction it could go for 25 to 50 dollars. Get the best deals on lincoln wheat penny copper 1945 year us coin errors when.