Product Details: This is a PCGS graded coin. You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing an 1909 Lincoln Wheat Small Cent graded PCGS PR 64 + RD. This incredible wheat cent displays beautiful red luster on the obverse and reverse, and has a low mintage of just under 2,200. 1909 was the first year for the Lincoln wheat cent to make its debut, and with its proof finish, this is a museum-like example that would fit very well in your coin collection.
Coin Features:
PCGS graded PR 64 + RD
Known as a Lincoln Wheat Small Cents
Obverse: Portrait of Lincoln Facing Right
Reverse: One Cent United States of America Surrounded by Two Wheat Ears
Lincoln Wheat Cents (1909-1958) During the Renaissance of rare coin designs Theodore Roosevelt pushed for the reissue of all U.S. coinage. The long standing Indian Cent issue was redesigned in recognition of the 100 year anniversary of Abraham Lincoln using his likeness on the obverse. The motif was the work of famed sculptor Victor David Brenner with his initials appearing along the reverse rim of first year issue examples. The obverse features the likeness of the famed President and the reverse was changed from the previous oak wreath to a pair of wheat stalks around the denomination spelled out ONE CENT. The issue was struck in bronze using .950 copper and .050 tin and zinc. The diameter is the same as previous small cents at 19mm.
This is an excellent coin to add to your collection.
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