coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) \ Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse \ 1961 \ Denver
The 1961 Denver Mint Lincoln Cent features the Wheat Reverse design, which was used on U.S. pennies from 1909 to 1958. The coin is composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, weighing 2.5 grams and measuring 19 mm in diameter. The obverse displays a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln, while the reverse showcases two wheat heads flanking the denomination. This specific penny is often collected due to its historical significance and the transition from Wheat Reverse to the Lincoln Memorial design starting in 1959.
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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 |