1948-D Wheat Penny

The 1948-D Wheat Penny had a total mintage of over 172 million coins from the Denver Mint. This is a larger mintage and has made the 1948-D Lincoln Cent more easily accessed in circulated and uncirculated grades. This coin is very common in most of the lower grades, but becomes a little more difficult to find in mid-range to the highest Mint State grades. 

 

History of the 1948-D Wheat Penny

The 1948-D Wheat Penny is possible to find well-struck with attractive surfaces. Cherrypicking is advised to ensure overall good eye appeal with this coin. 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.

 

1948-D Wheat Penny Worth

The 1948-D Wheat Penny value ranges from a few centers to less than a hundred dollars to only a couple thousand dollars for the grades that are currently on the market. It can be difficult to find in some of the highest grades, and will command a higher premium if they’re discovered. The Wheat Penny series comes in colors ranging from brown to brown-red to red, with the full red varieties typically commanding a higher price compared to the other colors available. 

 

Type of coin: Penny

Year: 1948-D Wheat Penny

Wheat Penny Mint Mark: Denver

Total mintage: 172,637,500

Metal content: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Face value: 1 cent

Weight: 3.11 grams

Edge: Plain

Designer: Victor David Brenner

Diameter: 19.00 millimeters