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Lincoln Wheat cent1946 Wheat Penny Value
When worn, every 1946 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢. Worth looking for: the 1946-S/D Wheat Penny (about $14.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
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Every 1946 penny
Worn = typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine); MS-60 = uncirculated. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.
- 1946Philadelphia · 991.7 million made7.5¢worn$1.50MS-60
- 1946-DDenver · 315.7 million made7.5¢worn79¢MS-60
- 1946-SSan Francisco · Included in the 198,100,000 1946-S total; not counted separately.7.5¢worn$1.50MS-60
- 1946-S/DSan Francisco · Included in the 198,100,000 1946-S total; not counted separately.$14.00worn$61.00MS-60
How to tell them apart
- The S mint mark was punched over a D: 1946-S/D
Mint marks
1946 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (mint mark D) and San Francisco (mint mark S). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Questions
How much is a 1946 wheat penny worth?
When worn, every 1946 penny made for circulation (3 kinds) is typically worth about 7.5¢. Worth looking for: the 1946-S/D Wheat Penny (about $14.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1946 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1946 pennies made for circulation: the 1946-S/D Wheat Penny (about $14.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). Valuable pennies are often faked or altered, so check the signs first. Grading costs about $30–$70, so it usually pays only for coins worth more than about $150.
Where is the mint mark on a 1946 penny?
1946 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (mint mark D) and San Francisco (mint mark S). The mint mark is below the date, on the front.
Is a 1946 penny silver or copper?
Regular 1946 pennies are brass (95% copper, 5% zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1946 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
How much does a 1946 penny weigh?
About 3.11 g. Regular 1946 pennies are brass (95% copper, 5% zinc; about 3.11 g).
Is a 1946 penny rare?
Most are not: about 1.5 billion were made for circulation. The scarce or valuable ones are the 1946-S/D Wheat Penny (about $14.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
What 1946 penny errors are worth money?
Known 1946 varieties and errors include the 1946-S/D Wheat Penny (about $14.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). Other errors, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can happen on any date; their value depends on the error and condition.