1924-D Lincoln Wheat Cent
| Weight | 3.11 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Mintage | 2,520,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-479 |
The 1924-D Lincoln cent was struck in a mintage of approximately 2.5 million coins, one of the lowest Denver Mint outputs in the series. The low production makes the 1924-D a semi-key date that carries a meaningful premium over common Denver cents. Most surviving examples are in lower circulated grades. Good to Fine is the typical condition, and Very Fine or better is genuinely scarce.
The 1924-D's low mintage was not the result of economic depression or wartime disruption but simply the Denver Mint's allocation for the year. Demand for cents in the Denver distribution area was apparently met by a relatively small production run. The result, decades later, is a coin that collectors must search for actively, particularly in grades above Fine where survival rates thin out rapidly.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $25–$29 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $33–$38 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $40–$46 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $45–$52 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $100–$116 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $135–$155 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $245–$280 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $615–$650 |
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.
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