1941-S Wheat Penny

The 1941-S Wheat Penny had a total mintage of over 92 million coins struck at the San Francisco Mint. This was a somewhat higher mintage compared to previous years at this location. The 1941-S Wheat Penny is relatively available in circulated and many uncirculated grades, although it can be more difficult to find in the highest Mint State grades.

History of the 1941-S Wheat Penny

The 1941-S Wheat Penny is a valuable coin that is worth finding with a sharp strike and attractive surfaces. Cherrypicking is advised to ensure you find what you are looking for. It’s possible to find the 1941-S Lincoln Cent in colors ranging from brown to brown-red to red, with the red varieties commanding the highest prices typically. The Wheat Penny was designed by Victor David Brenner. At the time, President Theodore Roosevelt wanted to prepare new coin designs that had more artistic merit. He chose Brenner based on a plaque he created with Lincoln’s profile. The Wheat Penny depicts a bust and profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse, with the S mint mark under the date. The reverse features two stalks of durum wheat.