The 1918-D Lincoln cent is common in circulated grades and widely available in the Brown and Red-Brown grades well into the Gem range. The 1918-D is notorious for some soft strikes, caused by worn dies being used beyond their normal operating lifespan. So, be choosy on the purchase and avoid examples that exhibit weak strikes or other issues. As always, pieces with decent color and strong strike will provide more satisfaction to the eye and possibly yield a better return on investment when the time comes to sell.
| coinage-type | Lincoln, Wheat reverse (Bronze) |
| desg | MS |
| designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| diameter | 19 |
| edge | Plain |
| material | 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin |
| mint-mark | D |
| mintage | 47,830,000 |
| ngc-id | 22BW |
| obverse-description | Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side. |
| pcgs-link | 2507 |
| pcgs-number | 2507 |
| reverse-description | Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter. |
| weight-grams | 3.11 |
| year-display | 1909-1958 |