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1911 Lincoln Wheat Cent

Small Cents · Lincoln Wheat Cents · 1909–1958
Weight3.11 grams
Diameter19 mm
MintPhiladelphia
Mintage101,177,787
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerVictor D. Brenner
Collector's Key IDCK-436
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The 1911 Lincoln cent from Philadelphia was struck in a mintage of over 101 million coins. The design was now in its third year, thoroughly established as the face of the American cent. The coin is common in all grades. William Howard Taft was president, the Triangle Shirtwaist fire killed 146 garment workers in New York, and Standard Oil was broken up by the Supreme Court. The cent circulated through an era of Progressive reform and industrial tragedy.

Price GuideTypical retail prices for problem-free examples.
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GradeDescriptionTypical Price
G-4 Good (G) $0.40–$0.45
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $0.55–$0.65
F-12 Fine (F) $1–$1.50
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $2–$2.50
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $6.50–$7.50
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $10–$11.50
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $16.50–$19
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $52–$55

This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.

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