USA 1 cent Lincoln Wheat Penny 1937
USA, Philadelphia


Rareté
Extrêmement rare
Attributs des pièces
Region | USA |
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Denomination | 1 cent |
Krause number | KM# 132 |
Mintage | 9,320 |
Metal | Bronze |
thickness | 1.55 mm |
diameter | 19.05 mm |
weight | 3.11 g |
Avers:

Head of state
Description:
Abraham Lincoln (16th President of the USA)
Creators:
Victor David Brenner (VDB)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Revers:

Plant
Description:
Ears
Creators:
Victor David Brenner (VDB)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE CENT
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction des pièces de monnaie
The 1937 proof cents are similar to the Brilliant proofs of 1936. The popularity of the latter finish is reflected in significantly higher sales of proof coins during 1937. This is nevertheless a fairly scarce date when compared to the millions of proofs coined annually since the 1960s. The Mint became a little more practiced at polishing the dies, with the result that a very small percentage of this emission reveals some degree of cameo contrast between brilliant fields and gently frosted devices. These Cameo and Ultra Cameo coins are indeed rare and highly desired.En savoir plus