United States of America 1959 Denver Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse 1¢

Coin / United States of America / 1959 / Denver / Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse / 1¢ (One Cent, Penny)

The coin in question is a 1959 Lincoln Cent with a Wheat Reverse, minted in Denver. This particular coin belongs to the popular Lincoln Cents series, designed by Victor David Brenner and later modified by Frank Gasparro. Struck in the United States, this 1-cent coin features a diameter of 19 mm and a weight of approximately 3.11 grams. The coin is composed of a blend of 95% copper, and 5% tin and zinc, which was standard for coins of that era. Its edge is plain, a characteristic feature of Lincoln Cents. Remarkably, the mintage of this coin was very high, totaling 1,279,760,000 pieces, indicating its wide circulation at the time and contributing to its presence in everyday transactions. This specific 1959 Lincoln Cent, without a mint mark (indicating it was not produced in a Philadelphia mint), represents a transitional point in U.S. coinage, as it was the last year the Wheat Reverse design was used before the introduction of the Lincoln Memorial reverse in 1959. Collectors admire the 1959 Lincoln Cent not only for its historical significance but also for its design aesthetics. As such, the coin remains a popular item among numismatists and those interested in American history and currency.