1941-D Lincoln Wheat Cent G/VG+

This 1941-D Lincoln Wheat Cent G/VG+ is a circulated example from the early 1940s, struck at the Denver Mint just as the United States was entering one of the most significant periods in its history. In Good to Very Good+ condition, it shows honest circulation wear while still offering the classic look and character collectors enjoy in older Lincoln cents. For collectors building a Wheat cent album, the 1941-D is an important Denver issue from the World War II era.

The Lincoln cent was introduced in 1909 to honor the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, becoming the first regular-issue U.S. coin to feature a real historical figure. Designed by Victor D. Brenner, the series used the familiar Wheat reverse from 1909 through 1958. By 1941, the Wheat cent had been in circulation for more than three decades and was firmly established as one of the most familiar coins in American commerce. Coins from this period connect collectors to both the long-running Lincoln cent series and the beginning of America’s wartime years.

Collectors continue to enjoy Lincoln Wheat cents for their historic design, broad date-and-mint run, and accessibility. A circulated example like this can be especially appealing because it keeps the series affordable while still offering a genuine early-1940s U.S. coin with real age behind it. A 1941-D works well in a Wheat cent album, a 20th-century type set, or a general U.S. coin collection.

Specifications & Mintage
Denomination: One Cent
Series: Lincoln Wheat Cent
Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Diameter: 19.00 mm
Edge: Plain
Mint: Denver
Mintage: 128,700,000
Years of Issue: 1909–1958
Reverse Type: Wheat Reverse

Item Details
This listing includes one 1941-D Lincoln Wheat Cent in Good / Very Good+ condition. The coin was struck at the Denver Mint and features the classic Wheat reverse design used throughout the first half of the Lincoln cent series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive.

Whether you are filling a Lincoln Wheat cent album, adding a Denver Mint issue to your date-and-mint collection, or simply looking for a circulated U.S. coin with early-1940s history, this 1941-D Lincoln Wheat Cent G/VG+ makes a meaningful addition.