Date/Mint

Mintage

Notes

Estimated

Estimated

PCGS Pop

Cost

1941 P

24,207,412

In MS63, this coin is readily available.  Look for bright coins with a good strike as survivors will vary in quality.  May have scratches that are quite noticeable for this grade

There are over 1200 certified examples in this grade and likely a few thousand more that are not yet encapsulated as OBW rolls are still around

$35

1941 D

11,248,400

In MS63, this coin is readily available.  Look for bright, well struck coins as most coins from Denver in this year are not well struck .  May have scratches that are quite noticeable for this grade.

Over 600 examples exist in this grade certified by PCGS with many more raw coins available

$43

1941 S

8,098,000

Despite a lower mintage than the other 1941 coins, in MS63, it is readily available.  It will cost more though than the other 1941 coins.  Most, if not all coins will be weakly struck, especially near the center of the obverse.

With nearly 1400 certified examples, it is more available than its “P” mate

$90

1942 P

47,839,120

This coin has the 2^nd highest mintage in the short set, and as such is readily available in MS63 condition

Over 2000 certified examples in this grade exist

$47

1942 D

10,973,800

In Mint State, this is the rarest of the short set.  Still, it is readily available.  Many coins will exhibit weakness in the right hand, skirt lines on the left thigh and head

2^nd lowest number of MS63 certified examples with slightly more than 530

$85

1942 S

12,708,000

The 1942-S is very rare in high grades (MS66 and above), but in MS63, it should not be difficult to obtain.  Coins in this grade will typically exhibit a weak strike.  Most, if not all examples will be flatly struck in the center of the obverse.  Liberty’s Head and eagle’s breast will be softly struck

Over 1000 certified examples exist

$63

1943 P

53,190,000

The 1943 is the highest mintage of the short set.  And as such, also has the highest number of coins graded in Mint State.  When looking at coins in this grade, there are many to choose from, so you can be picky and find a well struck coin.

Over 2000 MS63 certified examples.  The most common of MS63 examples

$47

1943 D

11,346,000

Unlike other coins of similar mintage, the 1943-D has a smaller amount of coins certified in this grade.  Decent strike coins can be found but like others, some examples can be dull.  This coin will cost you more than other dates and mints, and may be the toughest to find in MS63

In MS63, this coin has the lowest population of just under 500 examples.  This number is likely even smaller as some of these have certainly been resubmitted

$80

1943 S

13,450,000

In this grade, this coin is a little more available than the 1942-S.  But, like the 1942-S, it is usually a weaker struck coin.

Over 1150 examples have been certified as MS63

$60

1944 P

28,206,000

As with other Philadelphia coins, this date has high mintage and is readily available.  Some coins will be lightly struck so you may want to closely examine examples to find a better struck coin. 

Nearly 1500 examples have been certified as MS63

$47

1944 D

9,769,000

Like the 1943-D, there is a small population of MS63 graded coins.  With patience, you should be able to find one.  Quality of strike will be similar to the 1943-D, but sharp strikes can be found if you have the time

Over 680 examples have been certified as MS63

$63

1944 S

8,904,000

Despite a lower mintage than the 1944-D, there are more certified examples in the MS63 group. 

Over 1600 coins have been certified as MS63 for this date

$59

1945 P

31,502,000

Another plentiful “P” mint coin.  This coin should be easily obtainable in MS63.  Bold and full strikes are available so do not settle for the 1^st MS63 you see

Over 2100 certified examples making it the 2^nd highest certified example

$47

1945 D

9,966,800

Mintage similar to 1944-D but higher and lower than other “D” coins in this short set.  Still, should be easy to obtain.  Unlike other “D” coins before it, most examples of this date and mint should be bold to full strikes.

Over 800 Certified MS63 examples

$55

1945 S

10,156,000

Slightly more available in M63 than it’s “D” counterpart.  But strike will be a little weaker

Nearly 1400 coins with this date have been certified as MS63

$55

1946 P

12,118,000

The 1946 P is the second lowest mintage of the “P” coins in the short set.  But that does not make it rare as its mintage is still higher than many of the “D” and “S” coins.  As such, examples should be readily available.  Coins will typically be boldly or fully struck.

Over 1200 certified examples in MS63

$45

1946 D

2,151,000

Despite it’s low mintage compared to other dates/mints, this coin actually has more certified examples available than the 1943 P.  Odd.  Even with higher certified examples than the “P”, expect to pay more for this example.  Many coins will have a soft strike so hold out for better struck coins 

1150 examples have been certified as MS63 for this date/Mint Mark

$58

1946 S

3,724,000

Despite a lower mintage than many other “S” coins, it is more available in certified MS63 grade.  While not the worst struck coin in the series, most examples will exhibit poor strike.

Over 950 MS63 certified examples

$57

1947 P

4,094,000

The lowest mintage of all Philadelphia coins in the set.  The price will somewhat reflect that, but many certified coins exist.  Unlike other “P” coins, this one is typically not as well struck as other “P” coins.

Nearly 1200 certified examples available

$60

1947 D

3,900,600

Despite its lower mintage, enough examples exist that finding a MS63 should not be a problem.  Strike is better than the 1947 “P” counterpart and examples exist of well struck coins.  Expect to pay a little more for this coin than for others of similar mintage.

Nearly 1100 examples have been certified as MS63

$68

Notes

Values are estimate retail prices and will vary according to market conditions