1913-D Wheat Penny

The 1913-D Wheat Penny had a total mintage of just over 15.8 million coins struck at the Denver Mint. The 1913-D Lincoln Cent is considered a semi-key date as it is a scarce coin compared to some of the others. Although it is more scarce, it is mostly underrated and can be found at affordable prices that are lower than average for some in the series. It’s possible to find a decent strike with the 1913-D Wheat Penny

History of the 1913-D Wheat Penny

The 1913-D Wheat Penny is most often encountered in varying shades of lighter red and brown when in Mint State examples. When searching for your 1913-D Wheat Penny, cherrypicking is advised to ensure a sharp strike and attractive surfaces. The Wheat Penny was designed by Victor David Brenner. President Theodore Roosevelt wanted to prepare new coin designs that had more artistic merit. He chose Brenner based on a plaque he created with Lincoln’s profile. The Wheat Penny depicts a bust and profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse, with the D mint mark under the date. The reverse features two stalks of durum wheat.