USA 1 cent Lincoln Wheat Penny 1945
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 cent |
| Krause number | KM# A132 |
| Mintage | 266,268,000 |
| Metal | Brass |
| 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
Cent production at the Denver Mint was suspended from May through August of 1945, probably due to large production of coins for the recently liberated Philippines. Nevertheless, 1945-D was produced in large numbers and are common in all grades through MS 67 RD. Numerous repunched mintmark varieties are known for this issue, but they are not particularly eye catching and remain of interest solely to specialists.Read More
