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1924

Small Cents · Lincoln Wheat Cents · 1909–1958
Regular
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 75,178,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-478

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About this coinHistory

The 1924 Lincoln cent from Philadelphia was produced in approximately 75.2 million coins. The coin is common. The immigration restrictions of the Johnson-Reed Act, passed in 1924, would reshape American demographics for decades. The cent circulated in a country that was closing its borders while expanding its economy.

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GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $0.20 $0.25
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $0.40 $0.45
F-12 Fine (F) $0.50 $0.55
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $0.80 $0.95
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $4.50 $5.50
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $8 $9
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $19.50 $23
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $52 $55
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1924 Lincoln Wheat Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $0.20–$0.25, rising to roughly $19.50–$23 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1924 Lincoln Wheat Cents were minted?
75,178,000 were struck.
What is a 1924 Lincoln Wheat Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1924 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 1924 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.