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1958-D

Small Cents · Lincoln Wheat Cents · 1909–1958
Regular
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 800,953,300
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-600

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About this coinHistory

The 1958-D Lincoln cent was the final Wheat cent struck at a branch mint. Denver produced approximately 800.9 million coins, an enormous output that ensures the coin will never be scarce. The 1958-D is the last D-mint Wheat cent and pairs with the 1958 Philadelphia cent as the two-coin set that closed the Wheat reverse era. After 1958, the Wheat stalks gave way to the Lincoln Memorial, and the most collected coin series in American numismatics moved to its next chapter.

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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) $0.25 $0.25
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $1 $1
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1958-D Lincoln Wheat Cent worth?
In Fine condition it runs about $0.05, rising to roughly $0.25 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1958-D Lincoln Wheat Cents were minted?
800,953,300 were struck.
What is a 1958-D Lincoln Wheat Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1958-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 1958-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.