The coin under discussion is a 2005 Lincoln Cent featuring the Wheat Reverse design, minted in Philadelphia. This one-cent piece, officially denominated as 1¢, is composed of copper-plated zinc and weighs 2.5 grams. The diameter of the coin is 19 millimeters, maintaining a plain edge. Designed by Victor David Brenner and Frank Gasparro, this coin represents a special production type with a total mintage of 1,160,000 pieces. The absence of a mintmark indicates it was produced at the Philadelphia Mint. In the context of American numismatics, the Wheat Reverse design is particularly significant as it pays homage to earlier cents produced from 1909 until 1958, featuring two stalks of wheat on the reverse side. This coin is part of the larger series of Lincoln Cents and is a valued collectible among enthusiasts, particularly due to its limited mintage. Given its attributes and the historical significance of its design, the 2005 Lincoln Cent - Wheat Reverse is not only a piece of currency but also a representation of American heritage in coinage.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.01 |
| designer | Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro |
| diameter | 19 |
| edge-type | Plain |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Plated Zinc |
| mint-mark | None |
| mintage | 1160000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 2.5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 2005 |