{"product_id":"1946-lincoln-wheat-cent-pcgs-xf40-post-war-copper-classic","title":"1946 Lincoln Wheat Cent PCGS XF40 – Post-War Copper Classic","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eThe 1946 Lincoln Wheat Cent represents the \u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"194\"\u003efirst full year of U.S. coinage following World War II\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a meaningful piece of American history. Featuring the iconic portrait of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAbraham Lincoln\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this coin continues the long-running Wheat Cent series that began in 1909.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eThis example is graded \u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eXF40 (Extremely Fine 40)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, indicating light circulation wear with strong detail remaining. Most design elements—including Lincoln’s hair and the wheat stalks—are well-defined, offering an attractive and well-preserved mid-to-high grade coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eStruck in a traditional bronze alloy, this coin reflects the return to normal coinage composition after the wartime steel cents of 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17axgyb\" data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"866\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whnm0n\" data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1946\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"54w2zs\" data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Cent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sjby7w\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j4de1n\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e XF40 (Extremely Fine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xtx6ki\" data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eGrading Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hehdbj\" data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% Copper, 5% Tin \u0026amp; Zinc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ijdyqt\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.11 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g939od\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wjk2dm\" data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVictor David Brenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vwbckl\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eThe 1946 Lincoln Cent marks a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003ereturn to peacetime production\u003c\/strong\u003e after World War II. Following the experimental steel cents of 1943 and recycled brass issues of 1944–1945, the U.S. Mint resumed its standard bronze composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eThis coin reflects a period of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eeconomic recovery and renewed growth\u003c\/strong\u003e in post-war America, making it a meaningful addition to any historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11be0fb\" data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eWith an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eXF40 grade\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin shows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o4rjf7\" data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eLight, even wear on high points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dmxrqt\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eStrong detail in Lincoln’s portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rzx9al\" data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eClear and bold wheat ears on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eCoins in this grade are popular because they:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"171libt\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eOffer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eexcellent detail without the high cost of uncirculated coins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ezlol4\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eProvide strong eye appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1chzpx4\" data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eFit well into mid- to high-grade collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ikzfgu\" data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eThe 1946 Lincoln Cent is a common date, but it remains collectible due to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e68ges\" data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003epost-war historical context\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r4zon\" data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eStrong demand for Wheat Cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tlc9xg\" data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eIncreasing interest in higher-grade circulated examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eXF40 coins strike a balance between affordability and quality, making them a great value for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1412y1b\" data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eWhy Add This Coin to Your Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2666\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe 1946 Lincoln Wheat Cent in XF40 condition is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003ewell-preserved piece of post-war American history\u003c\/strong\u003e. With strong detail, classic design, and lasting collector appeal, it’s an excellent addition to any Lincoln cent or U.S. coin collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598606680227,"sku":"MM0042320266","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1946-Lincoln-Wheat-Cent-PCGS-XF40-Post-War-Copper-0.jpg?v=1776977610","url":"https:\/\/coinhubstore.com\/es\/products\/1946-lincoln-wheat-cent-pcgs-xf40-post-war-copper-classic","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}