Appears to have taken some major circulation hits and at some point had a harsh cleaning. Post-mint damage ( PMD). Still an interesting find in the wild, but not worth more than copper melt value.
Given the photos posted, I'm seeing a well-circulated '46 S wheat cent--with lots of dings, hits, and circulation wear. And I agree, it appears to have been cleaned at some point.
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