Coin Highlights:
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Mint: Philadelphia
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Designer: Victor David Brenner
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Mintage: 27,995,000
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Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
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Diameter: 19.05 mm
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Weight: 3.11 grams
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Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
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Obverse: Bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right
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Reverse: Wheat ears flanking “ONE CENT,” with “VDB” initials at bottom center
Collectibility
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Red/Brown Finish: A balanced tone combining original red luster with natural aging, often preferred for vintage eye appeal