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PCGS 1918 Wheat cent in Mint State 64 Red-Brown Issuer: United States Composition: Bronze; Title: 1 Cent Lincoln - Wheat Ears Reverse; Ruler: Federal republic
Series Description:
Many collectors began their numismatic career with Wheat Ear Lincoln cents. In circulated condition, "Wheaties" are common and affordable. I have fond memories of going to the bank as a kid, purchasing rolls of cents, and culling out all the "Wheat Backs" (as we called them back then). Although I never found a 1909-S VDB, a 1914-D, or a 1922 "Plain", I found just about everthing else. It was my first experience with coins and one I'll never forget.
Wheat Reverse cents were produced at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mints. In general, cents from Philadelphia are well made; those from Denver and San Francisco are often poorly struck from worn dies. Key dates in the series include the aforementoned 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, and 1922 "Plain", plus the 1909-S and 1931-S. Interesting varieties include the 1917 and 1936 Doubled Die Obverse.
| Denomination | |
| Metal | Bronze |
| Size (mm) | Weight (g) | |
| Obverse | The portrait of Abraham Lincoln facing right with the date to the right, and the mintmark (if present) below the date.Brenner's initials "VDB" were restored in 1918, and his initials were placed inconspicuously beneath the shoulder of Lincoln on this obverse side. Lettering:IN GOD WE TRUSTLIBERTY1925DVDB |
| Reverse | Two wheat ears surrounding lettering.On some of the 1909 issues, Brenner's initials appear on the bottom of the reverse side. They were removed that year, thus creating two varieties for each of the two mints in 1909. Lettering:E·PLURIBUS·UNUMONE CENTUNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| References | KM 132;KM A132;Schön 130; |
| Rating | Rating Group | Serial Number | MS 64 | PCGS | 84161037 |
| Links | Link 3 |
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