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1921
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 39,157,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-472 |
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The 1921 Lincoln cent from Philadelphia was produced in approximately 39.2 million coins, a sharp decline from the wartime peaks. The post-war recession of 1920-1921 reduced demand for coinage as economic activity contracted. The 1921 is available in circulated grades but slightly less common than the high-mintage years that preceded it.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.40 | $0.45 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.60 | $0.70 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $1 | $1 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $1.50 | $2 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $10 | $11.50 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $19.50 | $23 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $45 | $52 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $85 | $90 |
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