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1964
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 2,648,575,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-623 |
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The 1964 Philadelphia cent was produced in enormous quantities: over 2.64 billion pieces. The year saw passage of the Civil Rights Act in July, one of the most consequential laws in American history. President Lyndon Johnson signed the legislation that banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Beatles arrived in February, launching the British Invasion. The country was in flux.
On the coinage front, 1964 was the last year the Mint used the traditional 95% copper composition without controversy. Rising silver prices had already triggered a nationwide coin shortage, and the Mint was ramping up production of all denominations. The cent's composition was not at issue (it contained no silver), but the broader shortage affected distribution. The 1964 Philadelphia cent carries no mintmark and is extremely common.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $0.10 | $0.15 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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