USA 1 cent Lincoln Wheat Penny 1926
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 cent |
| Krause number | KM# 132 |
| Mintage | 28,020,000 |
| Metal | Bronze |
| thickness | 1.55 mm |
| diameter | 19.05 mm |
| weight | 3.11 g |
Obverse:
Head of state
Description:
Abraham Lincoln (16th President of the USA)
Creators:
Victor David Brenner (VDB)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Plant
Description:
Ears
Creators:
Victor David Brenner (VDB)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE CENT
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
This issue is yet another instance in which a large mintage did not guarantee a supply of gem coins. Most 1926-D cents were poorly struck from eroded dies displaying blurry and distorted peripheral features. The example illustrated reveasls some of these problems, yet it is superior to most Mint State survivors. Nice coins are somewhat scarce in the higher circulated grades, too.Read More
