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1972
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 2,933,255,000 Combined mintage for all 1972 Philadelphia varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-654 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1972:
- 1972 Doubled Die Obverse · Doubled Die Obverse
External references
The Philadelphia Mint produced nearly 2.93 billion cents in 1972. The year was dominated by the Watergate break-in on June 17, when operatives connected to President Nixon's reelection campaign were caught burglarizing the Democratic National Committee headquarters. The scandal would consume American politics for the next two years and ultimately force a president from office.
Nixon also visited China in February, a diplomatic breakthrough that reshaped the Cold War. The 1972 Philadelphia cent carries no mintmark and is common in all grades. It circulated heavily and is easy to find. Collectors should note that the famous 1972 Doubled Die Obverse is a separate variety from this standard issue.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| 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) | — | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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