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2025-D

Small Cents · Lincoln Shield Cents · 2010–2026
Regular
Weight2.5 g
Diameter19.05 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 3,200,000,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-869

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About this coinHistory

The 2025-D Lincoln Shield cent was produced at the Denver Mint with an estimated mintage of approximately 3.2 billion pieces. Denver's production continues to roughly match Philadelphia's annual output, maintaining the balance between the two facilities that has characterized modern cent production. The "D" mintmark identifies these coins as Denver products.

The 2025-D cent is the most recent regular-issue Denver Lincoln cent. Collectors who maintain current date-and-mintmark sets add the 2025-D alongside the Philadelphia issue. The coin's composition, weight, and diameter remain identical to every Shield cent since 2010 and every copper-plated zinc cent since 1982. The consistency of these specifications over more than four decades reflects the stability that characterizes modern U.S. coinage production.

Price guideReference

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 2025-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 2025-D Lincoln Shield Cents were minted?
3,200,000,000 were struck.
What is a 2025-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 2025-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 2025-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.