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CoinTrackers.com estimates the value of a 1945 Wheat Penny in average condition to be worth 30 cents, while examples in high mint state can fetch up to $14.49.

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  • Year: 1945
  • Mint Mark: No mint mark
  • Type: Wheat Penny
  • Price: 30 cents-$14.49+
  • Face Value: 0.01 USD
  • Produced: 1,040,515,000
  • Edge: Smooth

Notes:

Here are some 1945 Penny errors to be on the lookout for; major die breaks, struck on dime planchet (looks like a dime but with the face of a penny). broadstrikes, off center strikes, and even a rare thick planchet penny. Any of these errors on a penny from 1945 will fetch between $35 and $300 depending upon the severity of the error, and the condition of the cent.

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As with other pennies RD is worth more than RB, and RB is worth more than BN

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Some 1944 and 1945 Wheat Cents were struck on planchets made from leftover World War II brass shell casings, and not planchets made from the standard copper composition.

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Market Trends & Insights

Brilliant uncirculated 1945 cents (uncertified) along with MS-66 cents, available as both certified and uncertified, make up a substantial portion of sales.

Recent Sales

Nothing like cold hard data to understand the value of a coin. These are most recent sales for the 1945 Wheat Penny.

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Questions & Comments

Admin : MS66 RD may be the best long term investment for this coin. Probably a decent value from any of the 3 mints. September 26, 2024 7:55 pm

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Price Chart

Rates listed here refer to professionally graded and slabbed coins. If new to collecting the prices below might not make sense.

Breakdown of pricing per condition for 1945 Wheat Penny by individual grade.

  • Grade MS64 = $19-$31
  • Grade MS65 = $23-$38
  • Grade MS66 = $24-$40
  • Grade MS67 = $188-$313

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How much is a 1945 Wheat Penny worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around 30 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $14 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1945, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].

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Specs & Design

This coin has a total mass of 3.11 g, a diameter of 19.05 mm, and a thickness of 1.55 mm. It's edge is smooth, and the coins are composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc..

Designer: Victor D. Brenner

Front (Obverse): The front or obverse of this coin contains the bust of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. If a mint mark is present it will be on the bottom right just under the year. If no mint mark is present the coin was minted in Philadelphia. With D standing for Denver, and S standing for San Francisco. The words IN GOD WE TRUST follow the top arch of the coin nicely framing Lincolns head, and the word LIBERTY sits just left of President Lincolns Colar.

Back (Reverse): The reverse of the Wheat Penny, also known as the Wheat Cent contains two wheat stalks, the words One Cent, and the Latin phrase E PLURIBUS UNUM which means Out of many, one. The reverse image would later change in 1959.

Most Valuable

The most valuable Wheat Penny's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.

Image Year Mint Worth
Wheat Penny Image 1914 D $5,936
Wheat Penny Image 1914 S $3,328
Wheat Penny Image 1918 S $2,346
Wheat Penny Image 1925 S $2,090.70
Wheat Penny Image 1913 S $2,080
Wheat Penny Image 1916 S $1,710
Wheat Penny Image 1913 D $1,530
Wheat Penny Image 1910 S $1,310.40
Wheat Penny Image 1915 S $1,248
Wheat Penny Image 1926 S $1,248
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***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.

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