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United States 1964 Cent USD Copper sms satin finish super special sms 1964 only about 30 known to exist

Key Facts & Value

Key Fact

Historical significanceThe Lincoln penny was first issued in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. It was the first U.S. coin to feature a real person, breaking the tradition of depicting allegorical figures.

PopularityThe Lincoln penny is one of the most collected coins in American numismatics. Its design has remained largely unchanged, making it a staple in both circulation and collections.

Mintage historyThe 1956 Lincoln penny was minted in large quantities, with several hundred million produced, making it a common find in circulation.

Value Fact

The 1956 Lincoln penny holds modest value among collectors, primarily due to its high mintage. However, its condition can significantly impact its market price. Coins in uncirculated or high-grade states may command a premium, while circulated examples are often worth only face value.

Factors such as rarity, condition, and historical significance can dramatically increase the desirability and value of this coin, with uncirculated examples being the most sought after by collectors.

Item Details

Official Details

CategoryCoins

Brand-

Character-

Length-

Width-

Weight2.5 g

PersonAbraham Lincoln

Coins TypeCirculating

DenominationOne Cent

CurrencyUSD

Obverse DescriptionLincoln portrait

Obverse CreatorVictor David Brenner

Reverse DescriptionWheat ears

Reverse CreatorVictor David Brenner

Mint or Printing PressPhiladelphia

Diameter19.05 mm

Thickness-

Production TypeMinted

Edge TypePlain

MintageOver 1 billion

Coins Topic/ThemeLincoln

Country / EmpireUnited States

Start Year1956

End Year-

Coin Product NameLincoln Penny

Mint Mark-

Obverse ObjectsLincoln

Reverse ObjectsWheat

ShapeRound

MaterialCopper

Design Variation-

Design Variation Details-

Year Displayed-

Variation Details

Grading Company-

Grade-

Coins Error-

AlignmentMedal

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