The coin described is a 2008 Lincoln Cent featuring the Wheat Reverse design, minted in Philadelphia. It is a one-cent piece (1¢) made primarily of copper-plated zinc, weighing 2.5 grams and having a diameter of 19 millimeters. The designer of the coin is Victor David Brenner, with Frank Gasparro contributing to the reverse design. As a special production coin, it highlights the classic Wheat Reverse, which was originally used on Lincoln Cents from 1909 to 1958, making it a nostalgic piece for collectors. The coin has a plain edge and bears no mint mark, indicating its production at the Philadelphia Mint. With a mintage of 745,464, this coin holds a unique place among modern U.S. coinage, combining historical design elements with contemporary manufacturing. It's a small yet significant piece of American numismatic history.
| 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 | 745464 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 2.5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 2008 |