USA 1 cent Lincoln Wheat Penny 1954
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 cent |
| Krause number | KM# 132 |
| Mintage | 251,552,500 |
| 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
Most 1954-D cents were well made in terms of strike and die state, but spotting and staining is common for this and most issues of the 1950s. Several repunched mintmark varieties are known for this issue. The triple-punched D (FS-501) is also known in a later die state (LDS) in which one of the extra mintmarks has been eradicated from polishing of the die to extend its life.Read More
