1948 (D) 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
$601 MS65BN 02-13-2023 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1948 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent represents a Denver Mint issue from the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 172.6 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 30% of 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. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $3 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 #2762.
External References
Error Varieties(52)
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
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