USA 1 cent Lincoln Wheat Penny 1914

USA, San Francisco
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Rarity

Common

Attributes of Coins

RegionUSA
Denomination1 cent
Krause numberKM# 132
Mintage4,137,000
MetalBronze
thickness1.55 mm
diameter19.05 mm
weight3.11 g
Obverse:
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Head of state
Description:
Abraham Lincoln (16th President of the USA)
Creators:
Victor David Brenner (VDB)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:
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Plant
Description:
Ears
Creators:
Victor David Brenner (VDB)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE CENT
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Introduction of Coins

1914-S cents are scarce across all grades, with many circulated pieces being marred by corrosion. Mint State examples are very scarce, and fully red pieces are extremely so. As is typical for cents of this period, the well struck ones typically are toned, while most red coins are a bit soft. The coin illustrated is an outstanding example of this rare issue.Read More