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2015-D

Small Cents · Lincoln Shield Cents · 2010–2026
Regular
Weight2.5 g
Diameter19.05 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 4,078,400,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-832

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About this coinHistory

The 2015-D Lincoln Shield cent from the Denver Mint had a mintage of approximately 4.08 billion pieces, slightly below Philadelphia's output but still among the highest totals for any Denver cent production year. The two mints combined to produce over 8.7 billion cents in 2015, a volume that would have been almost unimaginable to the Mint's founders.

Denver's role in cent production has been consistent since 1911, when the facility first struck Lincoln cents. Over more than a century, Denver has produced hundreds of billions of Lincoln cents bearing the "D" mintmark. The 2015-D is a common date readily available in uncirculated rolls, but it documents a year of peak production in the Shield series. Collectors building complete date-and-mintmark sets include both the Philadelphia and Denver issues for each year.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $0.01 $0.01
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $0.01 $0.01
F-12 Fine (F) $0.01 $0.01
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $0.01 $0.01
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $0.01 $0.01
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $0.01 $0.01
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS)
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 2015-D Lincoln Shield Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $0.01, rising to roughly $0.01 in About Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 2015-D Lincoln Shield Cents were minted?
4,078,400,000 were struck.
What is a 2015-D Lincoln Shield Cent made of?
Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper), weighing 2.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2015-D Lincoln Shield 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 2015-D Lincoln Shield Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.