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1918-D

Small Cents · Lincoln Wheat Cents · 1909–1958
Regular
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 47,830,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-464

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No additional varieties recorded for this strike.

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About this coinHistory

The 1918-D Lincoln cent was produced in approximately 47.8 million coins at Denver. Victor David Brenner's initials were restored to the Lincoln cent in 1918, appearing in tiny form on the truncation of Lincoln's shoulder where they would remain permanently. The initials had been absent since August 1909, when public criticism prompted their removal from the reverse. The 1918 is the first year the V.D.B. returned, though in a location so small that most people never notice.

Price guideReference

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GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $0.80 $0.95
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $1 $1
F-12 Fine (F) $2 $2.50
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $3 $3.50
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $16.50 $19
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $33 $38
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $65 $75
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $158 $168
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1918-D Lincoln Wheat Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $0.80–$0.95, rising to roughly $65–$75 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1918-D Lincoln Wheat Cents were minted?
47,830,000 were struck.
What is a 1918-D Lincoln Wheat Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1918-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 1918-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.