1945 D Wheat Penny
- 1945 D Wheat Penny Price
- Rare Wheat Pennies
- 1945 D Wheat Penny Worth
- 1945 D Wheat Penny Value Coin Values
- 1945 D Wheat Penny Double Die
The 1945 wheat pennies have value as numismatic coins. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins.
Specifications
Type: Wheat Penny
Year: 1945
Face Value: $0.01
Composition: 95% copper, 5% zinc
Total Weight: 3.11 grams
1945 Wheat pennies are also common with a little over one billion made and values again similar to type coins, but many have blotchy surfaces, so care should be taken to find a nice example. 1945 D Lincoln Wheat Cent / Penny Coin.FINE OR BETTER.FREE SHIPPING. $0.99. 1945-D LINCOLN WHEAT CENT PENNY ROLL, nice condition.
Like all other wheat pennies except for those produced in 1943, the 1955 Wheat Penny was made with a composition of 95% copper and 5% zinc. Weighing 3.11 grams and having a diameter of 19.05mm, the Wheat Penny had the same physical properties as the previous Indian Head Penny. Also, in 1944 and 1945, the wheat pennies were made of a 'shell casing' bronze, made up of 95% copper and 5% zinc. In 1909, Victor D. Brenner, a New York sculptor, was asked to redesign the wheat penny to commemorate the 100th birthday of Abraham Lincoln.
The US minted the 1945 wheat penny with no mint mark and also the 1945 D wheat penny and 1945 S wheat penny. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin below the date.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Philadelphia | 1,040,515,000 |
| 1945 D | Denver | 266,268,000 |
| 1945 S | San Francisco | 181,770,000 |
Value
1945 D Wheat Penny Price
Both the 1945 wheat penny with no mint mark and the 1945 D wheat penny have similar values. Each coin is worth around $0.10 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.
Rare Wheat Pennies
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.
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Grading System
Very fine- Lincoln's jawbone and cheekbone are worn but still separated. The wheat heads are not worn.
Extremely fine- There is only slight wear on the coin. All of the details are sharp.
1945 D Wheat Penny Worth
MS-63RB choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent. The color is red-brown.
MS-65RB gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable. The color is red-brown.
Sources:
1945 D Wheat Penny Value Coin Values
See also:
1945 D Wheat Penny Double Die
1946 Wheat Penny
1944 Wheat Penny
1943 Steel Penny