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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 37907 Coin Date: 1955 Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): Cent Variety: Doubled Die Obverse Variety 2: FS-102 Desg: MS Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin Mintage: 330,958,200 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Lincoln, Wheat reverse (Bronze) Coinage Years: 1909-1958 Mint Location: Philadelphia 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 1955 Philadelphia Lincoln cent is common in all grades through MS66 and scarce in levels of MS67 or higher. Strike is generally strong and color rich, so buyers should have little trouble in finding premium-quality specimens. PCGS #: 37907 NGC ID: 22FF
