United States 1940 cent

As the United States gradually climbed out of the Depression, coin mintages increased. This date is very common, including well struck gems.

Recorded mintage: 586,810,000 (a new record for the Lincoln cent).

Specification: 3.11 g, bronze, 19 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Victor D. Brenner.

Catalog Reference: KM 132.

Source:

• Yeoman, R. S., and Kenneth Bressett (ed.), A Guide Book of United States Coins, 65th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2011.
• Alexander, David T., Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Sidney, OH: Amos Press, 1995.
• Breen, Walter H., Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U. S. and Colonial Coins, New York: Doubleday, 1987.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Taylor, Sol, The Standard Guide to the Lincoln Cent, N. Hollywood, CA, 1983.

Link to:

• 1939 cent
• 1940-D dime
• 1941 cent
• 1941-D cent
• Coins and currency dated 1940
• return to United States Lincoln Wheat Ear Cents (1909-1958)