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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 2450 Coin Date: 1912 Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): One Cent Desg: MS Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin Mintage: 68,153,060 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Lincoln Cent Coinage Years: 1909-1958 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 19 Weight (Grams): 3.11 Weight (Ounces): 0.11 Designer: Victor D. Brenner Edge: Plain Obverse Description: Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side. Reverse Description: Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter. General Notes: The 1912 Lincoln cent is one of the tougher Philadelphia-mint issues from the early period, though it is by no means a rare coin, at least not in the absolute sense. Strike is sharp on most specimens, and many uncirculated examples exhibit rich, vibrant reds. PCGS #: 2450 NGC ID: 22BA
