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PCGS Number: 37859 Coin Date: 1949-D/D Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): Cent Variety: Repunched Mintmark Variety 2: FS-501 Desg: MS Mint Mark: D Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin Mintage: 153,132,500 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Lincoln, Wheat reverse (Bronze) Coinage Years: 1909-1958 Mint Location: Denver Diameter: 19 Weight (Grams): 3.11 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 1949-D Lincoln cent is a common coin in circulated grades though poses some challenges to those who seek examples grading MS65 or higher. Pieces grading MS67 or higher are extremely rare. PCGS #: 37859 NGC ID: 22EW
