USA 1 cent Lincoln Wheat Penny 1952
USA, San Francisco


Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
Region | USA |
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Denomination | 1 cent |
Krause number | KM# 132 |
Mintage | 137,800,004 |
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
The certified census number reveal that this is a fairly common issue even in the higher grades. Most examples, however, were coined from worn or refinished dies that have missing or very shallow details. Several repunched mintmark varieties are noted for 1952-S, but these are minor and of interest only to specialists.Read More