USA 1 cent Lincoln Wheat Penny 1953
USA, Denver


Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
Region | USA |
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Denomination | 1 cent |
Krause number | KM# 132 |
Mintage | 700,515,000 |
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 is an issue that is quite common in fully red gem condition, though the population thins considerably at the MS 67 RD level. Most survivors are well struck and show only moderate die wear at most. Of the many repunched mintmark varieites for 1953-D cents, very few are of more than passing interest.Read More