1946-D Wheat Penny

The 1946-D Wheat Penny had a total mintage of over 315 million coins struck at the Denver Mint. The 1946-D Wheat Penny is relatively easy to find in most circulated and uncirculated grades, while becoming a little more difficult to find in some of the highest Mint State grades. When looking for a 1946-D Wheat Penny to add to your collection, look for ones with a sharp strike and attractive surfaces. 

 

History of the 1946-D Wheat Penny

The 1946-D Wheat Penny had a larger mintage that makes this coin an easy one to find in just about any of the lower grades, as well as provides the opportunity to choose an ideal coin with care. The Wheat Penny was designed by Victor David Brenner. 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 D mint mark under the date. The reverse features two stalks of durum wheat.

 

1946-D Wheat Penny Worth

The 1946-D Wheat Penny value ranges from a few pennies to a few hundred dollars to upwards of around two thousand dollars for the highest grade Mint State red coins available on the market today. The 1946-D Wheat Penny is usually an attractive coin that would make a great addition to any Lincoln Cent series collection. The Wheat Penny series is an accessible coin series for those looking to build a collection for just a few hundred dollars, and also has higher grade coins for more serious collectors willing to spend thousands. 

 

Type of coin: Penny

Year: 1946-D Wheat Penny

Wheat Penny Mint Mark: Denver

Total mintage: 315,690,000

Metal content: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Face value: 1 cent

Weight: 3.11 grams

Edge: Plain

Designer: Victor David Brenner

Diameter: 19.00 millimeters