1947-D Wheat Penny
The 1947-D Wheat Penny had a total mintage of over 194 million coins struck at the Denver Mint. The 1947-D Wheat Penny is believed to be very common in circulated and uncirculated grades, all the way up to full red gem condition. With a larger mintage, it was more common for most of the coins to go out into circulation upon release, but that doesn’t seem to be the case with the 1947-D Lincoln Cent.
History of the 1947-D Wheat Penny
The 1947-D Wheat Penny is an attractive coin that would make a great addition to any Wheat Penny series collection. It’s possible to find this coin well-struck with overall appealing surfaces. 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.
1947-D Wheat Penny Worth
The 1947-D Wheat Penny value ranges from the low one thousands to the high one thousands for the highest grades available for this coin. While it is on the more affordable side for Mint State coins, it still adds value to a collection due to its beauty and solid strike. The Wheat Penny coins come in colors ranging from brown to brown-red to red versions, with the reds typically commanding higher prices than the other colors.
Type of coin: Penny
Year: 1947-D Wheat Penny
Wheat Penny Mint Mark: Denver
Total mintage: 194,750,000
Metal content: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Face value: 1 cent
Weight: 3.11 grams
Edge: Plain
Designer: Victor David Brenner
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters