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1939-D

Small Cents · Lincoln Wheat Cents · 1909–1958
Regular
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 15,160,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-527

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About this coinHistory

The 1939-D Lincoln cent was produced in approximately 15.2 million coins. Common. No San Francisco cents were struck in 1939 (San Francisco's production resumed in 1940), so the 1939-D is the only branch-mint cent for the year.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $0.40 $0.45
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $0.50 $0.55
F-12 Fine (F) $0.50 $0.60
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $0.70 $0.80
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $1 $1
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $2.50 $2.50
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $3 $3.50
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $5.50 $5.50
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1939-D Lincoln Wheat Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $0.40–$0.45, rising to roughly $3–$3.50 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1939-D Lincoln Wheat Cents were minted?
15,160,000 were struck.
What is a 1939-D Lincoln Wheat Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1939-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 1939-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.