We’ll now look at the unique characteristics of the 1957 wheat penny. Familiarizing yourself with these features will help you identify 1957 wheat pennies

The obverse of the 1957 shows the right-facing portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. His image occupies 95% of the coin.

At the top, you will see our country’s motto: IN GOD WE TRUST. The word LIBERTY appears on the left side behind Lincoln’s back while the year date, 1957, is on the right in front of the President’s portrait.

On the reverse is a simple design showcasing two wheat ears, one on each side.

The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is at the top of the coin along the inner rim.

The coin’s denomination, ONE CENT, appears prominently in the middle of the coin, followed immediately by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Like others in the series, the 1957 wheat penny is a relatively small coin, measuring 19.00 millimeters and weighing 3.11 grams. It has a plain edge.

The coin’s metal composition comprises 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc.

The 1957 wheat penny was struck in Philadelphia and Denver. You will notice the mint mark D on the reverse of the coins struck in Denver, while those minted in Philadelphia do not have a mint mark.

PCGS #

2843

Designer

Victor David Brenner

Edge Diameter

Plain

19.0 mm

Weight

3.11 grams

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Mintage

1,051,342,000