Name: 1959 1c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS RD
SKU: 312792

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1959 1c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS RD

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Obverse Description

Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.

Reverse Description

Lincoln memorial building centered with words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on top and bottom periphery. E PLURIBUS UNUM centered above the top of the memorial.

Catalog Information

GSID: 312792

Designer: Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)

Obverse Designer: Victor D. Brenner

Obverse Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1959

Reverse Designer: Frank Gasparro

Reverse Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Weight (gr): 3.11 gr

Weight (oz): 0.11 oz

Strike Type: Business

Diameter: 19

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Plain

Variety: Doubled Die Obverse

Variety 2: FS-101

Coin Date: 1959

Denomination: 1c

Designation: MS

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: 609,715,000

Coinage Type: Lincoln Cent

Coinage Years: 1959-1982

Composition: 95% copper; 5% tin & zinc

PCGS #: 37953

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