1941 Lincoln Wheat Cent – PCGS MS66RD – Red Uncirculated
Coin Overview
This listing is for a 1941 Lincoln Wheat Cent, graded MS66RD (Mint State 66, Red) by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this bronze penny is a classic piece of American numismatic history. Designed by Victor David Brenner, the Lincoln Wheat Cent is one of the most iconic and widely collected U.S. coin series, having been minted from 1909 to 1958.
The MS66RD grade denotes a coin in superb uncirculated condition with full original "Red" copper color retained. This is an exceptionally high grade for a coin with a mintage of over 887 million pieces, as most examples were heavily circulated or have since toned to brown over time. This coin is a premium example for any Lincoln Cent collection.
Design & Specifications
| Denomination | 1 Cent (Penny) |
| Year of Issue | 1941 |
| Mint Mark | None (Philadelphia Mint) |
| Grade | MS66RD (Mint State 66, Red) |
| Certification | PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) |
| Mintage | 887,039,100 (Philadelphia) |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc (Bronze) |
| Weight | 3.11 grams |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
Obverse (Heads Side)
The obverse features the portrait of President Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the inscriptions LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST. The date 1941 appears on the right side. As a Philadelphia Mint issue, this coin bears no mint mark .
Reverse (Tails Side)
The reverse features the classic "Wheat Ears" design, with two wheat stalks flanking the central inscriptions ONE CENT and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM appears at the top
