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Obverse
1911-D obverse
Reverse
1911-D reverse
Photo Credit: CK Collection

1911-D

Small Cents · Lincoln Wheat Cents · 1909–1958
Regular
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 12,672,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-437
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Varieties & References

No additional varieties recorded for this strike.

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About this coinHistory

The 1911-D Lincoln cent was struck at the Denver Mint in a mintage of approximately 12.7 million coins. Denver had begun producing cents in 1911, adding a third mint to the Lincoln cent production alongside Philadelphia and San Francisco. The D mintmark appears below the date on the obverse. The 1911-D is available in circulated grades without unusual difficulty, though it is less common than the Philadelphia issue.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $4.50 $5.50
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $6.50 $7.50
F-12 Fine (F) $10 $11.50
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $25 $29
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $53 $61
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $67 $77
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $86 $99
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $151 $160
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1911-D Lincoln Wheat Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $4.50–$5.50, rising to roughly $86–$99 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1911-D Lincoln Wheat Cents were minted?
12,672,000 were struck.
What is a 1911-D Lincoln Wheat Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1911-D Lincoln Wheat Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1911-D Lincoln Wheat Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.