The 1955-D Lincoln cent is a copper one-cent coin with a “Wheat Ears Reverse” design, meaning it has two wheat stalks on the reverse side. It was minted in Denver, as indicated by the “D” mint mark, and has a large mintage of over 563 million coins. This coin is part of the Lincoln Wheat Penny series, popular among collectors.
Key Details:
- Year: 1955
- Mint Mark: D (Denver)
- Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
- Weight: 3.11 grams
- Diameter: 19mm
- Obverse (Front): Features Abraham Lincoln facing right, with “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “LIBERTY” inscribed.
- Reverse (Back): Features two wheat stalks with “ONE CENT” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” inscribed.
- Mintage: 563,257,500
- Designer: Victor David Brenner
- Edge: Plain
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.