The coin in question is a 1961 Lincoln Cent featuring the Wheat Reverse, issued by the United States Mint in Denver. This one-cent piece, widely recognized for its historical significance, showcases the iconic design created by Victor David Brenner, with the obverse displaying a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln and the reverse featuring two stylized wheat ears. The coin has a diameter of 19 mm and weighs 3.11 grams, composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Its edge is plain, and it was produced through the Mint Strike production method. Notably, this coin does not have a mint mark, which is typical for coins minted in Denver during this period. With a mintage of approximately 1.75 billion pieces, the 1961 Lincoln Cent is one of the more commonly circulated coins of its time. Despite its high mintage, the coin remains a staple in many collections, prized for its historical context as part of the beloved Lincoln Cent series. It represents a nominal face value of 1 cent (or $0.01 USD), reflecting both its significance in everyday transactions and as a collectible item.
| Country | United States of America |
| Year | 1961 |
| Serie | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse |
| Denomination | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) |
| Mint | Denver |
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.01 |
| designer | Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro |
| diameter | 19 |
| edge-type | Plain |
| height | 0 |
| material | 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc |
| mint-mark | None |
| mintage | 1753266700 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 3.11 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1961 |