USA 1 cent Lincoln Wheat Penny 1951

USA, Philadelphia
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Rarity

Rare

Attributes of Coins

RegionUSA
Denomination1 cent
Krause numberKM# 132
Mintage57,500
MetalBronze
thickness1.55 mm
diameter19.05 mm
weight3.11 g
Obverse:
coin obverse image
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

1951 proofs only rarely have the satiny or semi-brilliant finish more commonly seen on 1950 proof cents. Most of this year are fully brilliant, with a modest percentage showing varying degrees of cameo contrast.  A single doubled-die obverse variety is known which displays doubling on the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. The premium on this variety is modest except in the highest grades.Read More