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2024-D

Small Cents · Lincoln Shield Cents · 2010–2026
Regular
Weight2.5 g
Diameter19.05 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 3,268,800,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-866

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About this coinHistory

The 2024-D Lincoln Shield cent was produced at the Denver Mint with a mintage of approximately 3.27 billion pieces. Denver's production slightly exceeded Philadelphia's, continuing the typical pattern. The Denver Mint has been a consistent partner to Philadelphia in cent production since 1911, and the two facilities together account for virtually all circulation-quality U.S. coinage.

The 2024-D cent is the latest in a long line of Denver-minted Lincoln cents that stretches back over a century. Collectors who track mintages note that the three-billion range has become the standard annual output for each facility in the 2020s, down from the four-to-five billion peaks of the mid-2010s. The gradual decline mirrors the slow contraction of cash-based commerce, though the cent remains deeply embedded in American monetary culture.

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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 2024-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 2024-D Lincoln Shield Cents were minted?
3,268,800,000 were struck.
What is a 2024-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 2024-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 2024-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.