1940-S
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 112,940,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-532 |
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The 1940-S Lincoln cent was struck in approximately 112.9 million coins. Common. San Francisco resumed cent production in 1940 after skipping 1939.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.10 | $0.15 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.15 | $0.20 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.40 | $0.45 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.80 | $0.95 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $4 | $4.50 |
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