CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1948 Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $4.
1948 Penny Value Probably not as much as you had hoped, but it’s definitely worth more than face value! However, some 1948 pennies are worth much more. A 1948 wheat penny that is well-preserved, say in “mint” condition (or what coin collectors call uncirculated or mint state), can be worth 75 cents to $5… or more.
How many wheat pennies were there in 1948?
A pattern continued in 1948 striking 64,290,000 wheat pennies. Saving freshly minted coins and quantities from circulation at the time saved enough to place these overall as Abundant on the rarity scale. Lightly circulated coins, grading Extremely Fine or better are worth a closer inspection. Details within Lincoln’s hair are examined for flatness.
How much is a 1946 Lincoln wheat penny worth?
Some of the 1946 Lincoln wheat pennies that are rare and have value are the coins with errors. For example, an uncirculated coin with a S over D mint mark error can fetch around $250 in good condition. An auction record price was set in 2019 for a S over D MS66+RD of $3,173.
What makes a 1948 San Francisco Penny special?
Examine any 1948-D penny, noticing full parallel lines at ends of wheat stalks indicates a higher end example. A potential beginning to coin collecting. The allure of San Francisco cents is noted by a slight premium on the chart. Throughout the wheat series, San Francisco historically produced the fewest numbers, creating a lower supply variety.
Where does the Lincoln wheat penny come from?
Lincoln wheat pennies were produced at three different mints: Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver ( D) and San Francisco ( S ). Buy price is what you can expect to pay to a dealer when you purchase the coin and sell value is what you can presume a coin dealer to pay you when you sell the coin.
