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Is a 1946 wheat back penny worth anything????
George, just under a billion cents were made by the U.S. mint at Philadephia (no mint mark under the date on the coin) in 1946. Therefore, the supply is quite large. Unless the cent is in excellent uncirculated condition, it really has no numismatic value (and thus is worth the cent it is). If it is in very good uncirculated condition, it can be worth around a dollar. Go to www.ebay.com and do a search for 1946 cent, then 1946 penny, and you'll probably see several for sale. Jim Lawniczak
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Answers by Expert:
Jim Lawniczak
Expertise
I will answer your questions about encased coins (lucky pennies), which are advertising and event tokens with coins, unually cents, struck with the token.
Experience
Long time collector of encased coins and author of several articles on encased coins.
Organizations
TAMS, ECI (Encased Collectors International)
Publications
TAMS -- several articles on encased coins, in particular the encased coins of the 1901 Buffalo Pan American Exposition
Casement -- many articles on encased coins
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