USA 1 cent Lincoln Wheat Penny 1952
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 cent |
| Krause number | KM# 132 |
| Mintage | 81,980 |
| 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
Proof set sales jumped nearly 50% from 1951 to 1952, as speculation in the 1936-50 sets fueled growing prices. All 1952 proof cents have fully brilliant fields, and all but a few have brilliant devices, as well. Cameo and Ultra Cameo specimens are very scarce.Read More
