© Pinheiro, Rafael (CC BY-SA)
© Pinheiro, Rafael (CC BY-SA)
1 Cent "Lincoln Memorial Cent" Bronze
| Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) | 3.11 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1959-1982 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#42 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 2% |
Reverse
The Lincoln Memorial surrounded with the face value in full, the lettering: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the motto: "E • PLURIBUS • UNUM •".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E • PLURIBUS
• UNUM •
FG
ONE CENT
Translation: Out of Many One
Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 48 grains.From 1959 to September 5, 1962 these coins were minted with 95% Copper and 5% Tin and Zinc. After September 5, 1962 and until 1982 these coins were minted with 95% Copper and 5% Zinc (Brass).
From 1965 to 1967, these coins were minted in Philadelphia and Denver without a mintmark.
From 1974 through 1986, a number of these coins were minted in the United States Bullion Depository, West Point. These coins lacked a mintmark are were indistinguishable from the Philadelphia issue.
FG engraver's signature
