coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) \ Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse \ 1961
The 1961 Lincoln Cent, part of the series featuring the Wheat Reverse, is a popular collectible coin in the United States. It is known for its design by Victor David Brenner, featuring President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and two wheat stalks on the reverse. This classic penny, made of 95% copper and 5% zinc, is often sought after by numismatists and collectors, with its condition (grade) significantly affecting its market value. The Wheat Reverse design was used from 1909 until 1958, making any remaining examples from this era, including the 1961 coins, of interest to those focused on American numismatics.
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United States of America 1961 Denver Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse 1¢ | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1961 | Denver |
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United States of America 1961 Philadelphia Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse 1¢ | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1961 | Philadelphia |
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United States of America 1961 Philadelphia Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse 1¢ | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1961 | Philadelphia |