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1924-D

Small Cents · Lincoln Wheat Cents · 1909–1958
Semi-key
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 2,520,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-479

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About this coinHistory

The 1924-D Lincoln cent was struck in a mintage of approximately 2.5 million coins, one of the lowest Denver Mint outputs in the series. The low production makes the 1924-D a semi-key date that carries a meaningful premium over common Denver cents. Most surviving examples are in lower circulated grades. Good to Fine is the typical condition, and Very Fine or better is genuinely scarce.

The 1924-D's low mintage was not the result of economic depression or wartime disruption but simply the Denver Mint's allocation for the year. Demand for cents in the Denver distribution area was apparently met by a relatively small production run. The result, decades later, is a coin that collectors must search for actively, particularly in grades above Fine where survival rates thin out rapidly.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $25 $29
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $33 $38
F-12 Fine (F) $40 $46
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $45 $52
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $100 $116
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $135 $155
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $245 $280
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $615 $650
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1924-D Lincoln Wheat Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $25–$29, rising to roughly $245–$280 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1924-D Lincoln Wheat Cents were minted?
2,520,000 were struck.
What is a 1924-D Lincoln Wheat Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1924-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 1924-D Lincoln Wheat Cent a key date?
It's a semi-key date — scarcer than common issues but more available than the series' key dates.