1948 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.
Description
The 1948 Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 317.6 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 56% of the year's 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. 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 #2759.
External References
Error Varieties(15)
Verified Errors
1948 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1948 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1948 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1948 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1948 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1948 VDDO VDDO-002
CU-1C-1948-01R Cud
CU-1C-1948-02 Cud
LDB3-1948-001 BIE Die Break
PC-1c-1948-01R Pre-Cud
RCD-1c-1948-02R Retained Cud
SKH-1c-1948-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1948-02 Spiked Head
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