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1 Cent "Lincoln - Wheat Ears Reverse"
| Bronze | 3.11 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1909-1958 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 2% |
Reverse
Two wheat ears surrounding lettering.
On some of the 1909 issues, Brenner's initials appear on the bottom of the reverse side. They were removed that year, thus creating two varieties for each of the two mints in 1909.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
E·PLURIBUS·UNUM
ONE CENT
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Translation: Out of Many One
Engraver: Victor David Brenner
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM# 132 - 1909-1942 bronze issuesKM# 132a - 1943 zinc-coated steel issues
KM# A132 - 1944-1958 bronze issues resumed
The standard weight of this coin was 48 grains.
How the initials ['signature'] "VDB" looks on reverse (1909 and 1909-S only)
