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1955-D

Small Cents · Lincoln Wheat Cents · 1909–1958
Regular
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 563,257,500
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-589

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About this coinHistory

The 1955-D Lincoln cent was struck in approximately 563.3 million coins at Denver. Common in all grades. The Denver and San Francisco issues for 1955 are unaffected by the famous Philadelphia Doubled Die error.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G)
VG-8 Very Good (VG)
F-12 Fine (F) $0.05 $0.05
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $0.10 $0.10
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $0.10 $0.10
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $0.10 $0.15
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $0.30 $0.30
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $1 $1
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1955-D Lincoln Wheat Cent worth?
In Fine condition it runs about $0.05, rising to roughly $0.30 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1955-D Lincoln Wheat Cents were minted?
563,257,500 were struck.
What is a 1955-D Lincoln Wheat Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1955-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 1955-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.