Coin Identifier
Lincoln Wheat Cent
One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Wheat Cent

United States of America · 1952

The obverse features a profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and the date '1952'. The reverse (though not shown) would feature two stalks of wheat framing the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Country
United States of America
Year
1952
Denomination
One Cent ($0.01)
Metal
95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc (Bronze)

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and the date '1952'. The reverse (though not shown) would feature two stalks of wheat framing the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Historical significance

Designed by Victor David Brenner and first issued in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, this was the first widely circulated U.S. coin to feature a historical person. By 1952, the United States was in the midst of the Korean War and the Cold War era.

Estimated value

$0.02 - $0.05 in circulated condition; higher for uncirculated specimens.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture to prevent corrosion or verdigris. Handle by the edges to avoid transferring oils from skin. Do not attempt to clean the coin with chemicals or abrasives, as this can severely decrease its numismatic value.