1952 One Cent MS BN Values

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1952 One Cent MS BN Values

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The 1952 Lincoln cent is one of the tougher 1950s-era Philadelphia one-cent coins, with relatively scant numbers in all of the Gem grades. By no means is the 1952 Philadelphia-mint Lincoln cent a categorically rare coin, though it is certainly a condition rarity in the grades of MS66 or higher.

Obverse: Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.

Reverse: Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.

Basic Information

GSID:

2007

Coin Date:

1952

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

186,775,000

Coinage Type:

Lincoln Cent

Coinage Years:

1909-1958

Composition:

95% copper; 5% zinc & tin

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

3.11 gr

Weight:

0.11 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

19 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Obverse Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1952

Obverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Reverse Lettering:

E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

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