USA 1 cent Lincoln Wheat Penny 1951
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 cent |
| Krause number | KM# 132 |
| Mintage | 625,355,000 |
| 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 had the largest mintage of any Denver Mint cent to date, and it paved the way for rapidly escalating production over the next several years. High-grade examples of the 1951-D cent are fairly plentiful, as these coins were well made and many of them preserved in original rolls. This issue is rich in varieties.Read More
