USA 1 cent Lincoln Wheat Penny 1958
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 cent |
| Krause number | KM# 132 |
| Mintage | 800,953,300 |
| 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 coining of cents at Denver dropped below the billion mark for this year as a consequence of a short but sharp nationwide recession. This nonetheless a very common coin in all grades shy of MS 67 RD. Most were fairly well made, though ones from worn and chipped dies are common, too. There are numerous repunched mintmark varieties for 1958-D cents, but most are fairly minor.Read More
