USA 1 cent Lincoln Wheat Penny 1957
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 cent |
| Krause number | KM# 132 |
| Mintage | 1,051,342,000 |
| 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 yet another issue that is quite common at the MS 65-66 RD level which, at one time, was considered quite suitable by advanced collectors. Only the more recent Registry competition has highlighted the scarcity of pieces grading MS 67 RD. Numerous repunched mintmark varieties are known for this very high mintage issue, yet most are not distinctive enough to attract much attention. Perhaps an exception is the triple-punched D (VP-001).Read More
