1910-S (San Francisco) Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse

Coin / United States of America / 1910 / San Francisco / Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse / 1¢ (One Cent, Penny)

The coin in question is a 1910 Lincoln Cent with a Wheat Reverse, produced at the San Francisco Mint, denoted by the 'S' mint mark. This classic one-cent piece is part of the highly collectible Lincoln Penny series, which showcases the profile of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and two wheat stalks on the reverse, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. Struck from bronze, this coin has a diameter of 19 millimeters and weighs 3.11 grams. The 1910 Lincoln Cent was minted during a time when there was a total production of approximately 6,045,000 pieces. Collectors often regard coins from this era with significant interest, particularly those from the San Francisco Mint. Though the coin has technical dimensions indicated as height and width capable of being measured, these measurements typically apply to the coin's overall form; the essential specification is its diameter and weight, which align with standard penny dimensions of the time. Given its vintage, this coin not only holds its face value of one cent but can also be a valuable addition to coin collections, especially in better grades. As a piece of American numismatic history, the 1910 Lincoln Cent with the Wheat Reverse from the San Francisco Mint is treasured by both collectors and historians, representing a rich era in U.S. monetary design and production.