Era Coin Identifier™

Lincoln Wheat Cent

Early Wheat Cent (1909-1958) · 1909–1958

Lincoln Wheat Cent obverse reference photograph

Obverse

Lincoln Wheat Cent reverse reference photograph

Reverse

Reference photos: Wikimedia Commons — public domain (Lost Dutchman Rare Coins / Brandon Grossardt)
Era
Early Wheat Cent (1909-1958)
Years minted
1909–1958
Composition
Copper 95% / Tin-Zinc 5%
Reference weight
3.11 g
Accepted weight band
2.98 – 3.24 g
Diameter
19.05 mm
Thickness
1.52 mm
Mint marks
P · D · S

Authenticity check

A genuine example should weigh between 2.98 g and 3.24 g. Anything outside that band — or a diameter off 19.05 mm — is a strong counterfeit signal.

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