1940 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1940

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Mintage

81,390,000

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.18 - $4.96

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$150 MS68BN 06-02-2010 Goldberg Auctioneers

Description

The 1940 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Total mintage reached 81.4 million. The design is by Victor David Brenner. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2687.

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Error Varieties(35)

1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

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