2018-D Lincoln Shield Cent
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Mintage | 4,376,800,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper) |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-843 |
The 2018-D Lincoln Shield cent from the Denver Mint had a mintage of approximately 4.38 billion pieces, slightly exceeding Philadelphia's production. Denver and Philadelphia together produced over 8.6 billion cents in 2018, continuing the enormous annual output that defines modern U.S. cent production. The "D" mintmark on the obverse identifies these coins as Denver products.
The 2018-D cent is a common date in the Shield series, readily available in uncirculated condition from bank rolls and Mint-sealed bags. Collectors who track annual production figures note that Denver and Philadelphia typically produce similar quantities each year, with the lead alternating between the two facilities. The Shield reverse design by Lyndall Bass continued into its ninth year of use, well established as the permanent successor to the Memorial reverse.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.01 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.01 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.01 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.01 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.01 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.01 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Lincoln Shield Cents varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Lincoln Shield Cents
- NGC Coin Explorer: Lincoln Shield Cents
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)