1947-S Wheat Penny
The 1947-S Wheat Penny had a total mintage of 99 million coins from the San Francisco Mint. This is a larger mint for San Francisco. It’s possible to find the 1947-S Wheat Penny in most circulated and uncirculated grades, although it can be a little more difficult to find in the highest uncirculated grades. When looking for a 1947-S Wheat Penny for your collection, seek out ones that are well-struck with attractive surfaces.
History of the 1947-S Wheat Penny
The 1947-S Wheat Penny is an affordable yet valuable coin that would make a great addition to any Lincoln Cent series collection. It’s possible to find with a sharp strike and overall good eye appeal. Cherrypicking is advised. 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.
1947-S Wheat Penny Worth
The 1947-S Wheat Penny value ranges from under one thousand dollars to upwards of five thousand dollars for the higher grades available on the market. The Wheat Penny comes in colors ranging from brown to brown-red to red, with the full red versions typically commanding a higher price than the other colors. The Wheat Penny series is an accessible one for collectors who are looking to build a circulated coin collection for just a few hundred dollars.
Type of coin: Penny
Year: 1947-S Wheat Penny
Wheat Penny Mint Mark: San Francisco
Total mintage: 99,000,000
Metal content: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Face value: 1 cent
Weight: 3.11 grams
Edge: Plain
Designer: Victor David Brenner
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters