Coin Highlights:
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Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
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Designer: Victor David Brenner
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Mintage: 146,801,218
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Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
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Weight: 3.11 grams
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Diameter: 19.05 mm
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Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated (Red/Brown)
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Obverse: Bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right
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Reverse: Classic wheat ears design with “ONE CENT” and no “V.D.B.” initials
Historical Significance
The 1910 Lincoln Cent followed the high-profile debut of the 1909 issue and became the first full-year release without the V.D.B. initials, removed after public criticism. Though not a rarity by mintage, its early placement in the series and classic wheat design make it a must-have for date runs and early 20th-century type sets.