This coin is a 2007 Lincoln Cent featuring the Wheat Reverse, minted at the Philadelphia Mint. It is a special production coin with a denomination of 1 cent (¢), reflecting the long-standing tradition of the Lincoln penny. Designed by renowned artists Victor David Brenner and Frank Gasparro, this piece showcases an intricate design that pays homage to America's 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. The coin has a diameter of 19 mm and weighs 2.5 grams, made from Copper-Plated Zinc, which is a common composition for modern U.S. pennies. It features a plain edge and is part of the United States of America's currency in the USD system. The mint mark is absent, as it is typical for Philadelphia-minted coins. With a total mintage of 895,628, this coin is not exceedingly rare, but it is a unique part of the Lincoln Cent series, especially given its special production status. Collectors of numismatics may find this coin interesting due to its design legacy and the significance of the Lincoln Cent in American coinage history. Overall, it serves as a fine representation of early 21st-century U.S. currency.
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 | 895628 |
type | Coins |
weight | 2.5 |
width | 0 |
year-display | 2007 |