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One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Wheat Cent

United States of America · 1934

A heavily circulated and damaged 1934 Lincoln Wheat Cent with significant environmental wear and rim nicks.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1934
Denomination: One Cent ($0.01)
Metal: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Grade: Ag-3 About Good (Due to heavy post-mint damage and corrosion)

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Overview

A heavily circulated and damaged 1934 Lincoln Wheat Cent with significant environmental wear and rim nicks.

Historical significance

The Lincoln Cent was the first circulating US coin to feature a real person. 1934 was a mid-Depression era year for the series, designed by Victor David Brenner.

Obverse (front)

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln facing right. Inscribed 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the date '1934'.

Reverse (back)

Two wheat stalks flanking the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'. Top legend: 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.

Estimated value

$0.15 - $0.50 in current damaged condition; $1-$3 in uncirculated grades.

What drives this coin's value

The primary factor for this specific coin is its poor condition (corrosion, rim damage, and heavy scratches), which limits its value to minimal collector interest.

Grade assessment

Ag-3 About Good (Due to heavy post-mint damage and corrosion)

Mintage & rarity

219,080,000 (Very Common)

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authentic 1934 cents should be non-magnetic. Check for a weight close to 3.1 grams. Counterfeits of common dates like 1934 are very rare.

Notable varieties & errors

There is a known 1934 Double Die Obverse (DDO) variety, though this specific coin does not appear to show it and is too damaged to confirm fine details.

Similar coins

1934-D or 1934-S cents (distinguished by the D or S mint mark under the date), and more modern Lincoln Memorial cents starting in 1959.

Care & preservation

Store in a PVC-free flip. Do not clean or scrub the coin, as this removes original surface material and lowers numismatic value.

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Overview

Historical significance

Obverse (front)

Reverse (back)

Estimated value

What drives this coin's value

Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

Similar coins

Care & preservation

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