1945 (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
$748 XF45 02-20-2007 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1945 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent, struck at the San Francisco Mint, is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 collection. The U.S. Mint produced 181.8 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 12% 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. Produced during World War II, when the Mint altered coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $3 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2738.
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Error Varieties(112)
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
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