1941 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$121 MS67BN 02-25-2023 eBay
Description
The 1941 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent represents a San Francisco Mint issue from the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 92.4 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 8% of total production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. San Francisco's storied mint, born of the California Gold Rush, has evolved into the primary producer of U.S. proof coins. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $6 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2699.
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Error Varieties(62)
1941-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1941-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1941-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1941-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
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1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
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1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-011
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-012
1941-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1941-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
1941-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-008
1941-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009
1941-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-010
1941-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-011
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1941-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-018
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PC-1c-1941S-12R Pre-Cud
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