{"product_id":"1946-d-lincoln-wheat-cent-g-vg","title":"1946-D Lincoln Wheat Cent G\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1946-D Lincoln Wheat Cent G\/VG+ is a circulated survivor from the first full year of the postwar era, struck at the Denver Mint during one of the most collected and recognizable series in American coinage. In Good to Very Good+ condition, it shows the honest wear many collectors appreciate in older U.S. coins, with real circulation giving it age, character, and a direct connection to everyday American life just after World War II. For collectors who enjoy classic copper coinage, pieces like this offer both affordability and historical appeal.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lincoln cent was introduced in 1909 to honor the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, becoming the first regular-issue U.S. coin to feature a real historical figure. Designed by Victor D. Brenner, the series used the familiar Wheat reverse from 1909 through 1958, making it one of the most enduring designs in U.S. numismatics. The 1946-D comes from the years immediately following the wartime composition disruptions of 1943 and 1944–1946, giving it a place in the return to more normal postwar U.S. coin production.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors continue to enjoy Lincoln Wheat cents for their historic design, long date-and-mint run, and strong appeal across every level of the hobby. A circulated example like this can be especially appealing because it keeps the series accessible while still offering a genuine mid-1940s U.S. coin with real age behind it. A 1946-D works well in a Wheat cent album, a 20th-century type set, or a general U.S. coin collection. The last sentence is an inference based on the coin’s date, mint, and collectible type.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Mintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: One Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Victor D. Brenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.11 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 19.00 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge: Plain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: Denver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage: 315,690,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of Issue: 1909–1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Type: Wheat Reverse\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one 1946-D Lincoln Wheat Cent in Good \/ Very Good+ condition. The coin was struck at the Denver Mint and features the classic Wheat reverse design used throughout the first half of the Lincoln cent series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are adding an affordable postwar Wheat cent to your collection, building a type set, or simply looking for a circulated U.S. coin with real age and history, this 1946-D Lincoln Wheat Cent G\/VG+ makes a meaningful addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Nerds ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54925178863907,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0887\/2227\/files\/1946-D_Lincoln_Wheat_Cent_G_VG_Obverse.png?v=1776134447","url":"https:\/\/coinnerdco.com\/products\/1946-d-lincoln-wheat-cent-g-vg","provider":"Coin Nerds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}