Is a 1945 wheat worth anything?

The 1945 S wheat penny is worth around $0.15 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.20. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.85 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $2.

Why is the 1945 wheat penny so valuable?

While 1945 pennies are not rare coins, they’re nevertheless worth more than face value (or 1 cent) — because they’re made from valuable copper.

Is a 1945 s penny worth anything?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1945 S Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $6. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1945, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies.

How much is a 1945 wheat penny worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1945 Lincoln Wheat Penny is Worth $0.05 in Average Condition and can be Worth $0.94 to $2.22 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts.

What was the year of the Lincoln wheat penny?

Year Issued. 1945. Production of Lincoln Wheat Penny coins in 1945 yielded more than one billion coins for commerce, meaning the Pennies from that year are quite common even to this day in all circulated grades and in many of the uncirculated grades.

What kind of metal are 1945 Lincoln pennies made of?

As a footnote, 1945 Pennies are not made with the usual 95 percent copper, 5 percent tin and zinc composition common for most years of Lincoln Wheat Penny coins. All Lincoln cents struck from 1944 through 1946 were made with metal from recycled shell casings deriving from use during World War II.

How much is a 1951 wheat penny worth?

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