{"product_id":"1955-p-lincoln-wheat-cent-g-vg","title":"1955-P Lincoln Wheat Cent G\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1955-P Lincoln Wheat Cent G\/VG+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a circulated example from the later years of the Wheat cent series, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during one of the most collected runs in American coinage. In Good to Very Good+ condition, it shows honest circulation wear while still offering the classic look and historic character collectors enjoy in older Lincoln cents. For anyone building a date-and-mint set, the 1955 Philadelphia issue is an important piece from the final decade of the Wheat reverse design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lincoln cent was introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1909\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to honor the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, becoming the first regular-issue U.S. coin to feature a real historical figure. Designed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictor D. Brenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the series used the familiar Wheat reverse from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1909 through 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. By 1955, the Wheat cent was nearing the end of its long run, with only a few years remaining before the Lincoln Memorial reverse replaced it in 1959. The 1955 Philadelphia issue is also widely recognized because of the famous 1955 doubled die variety, though this listing is for a regular circulated 1955-P Wheat cent unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors continue to enjoy Lincoln Wheat cents for their historic design, broad date range, and accessibility. A circulated example like this can be especially appealing because it keeps the series affordable while still offering a genuine mid-century U.S. coin with real age behind it. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1955-P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works well in a Wheat cent album, a 20th-century type set, or a general U.S. coin collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Mintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: One Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Victor D. Brenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.11 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 19.00 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge: Plain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: Philadelphia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage: 330,580,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of Issue: 1909–1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Type: Wheat Reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone 1955-P Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood \/ Very Good+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition. The coin was struck at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhiladelphia Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and features the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheat reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design used throughout the first half of the Lincoln cent series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are filling a Lincoln Wheat cent album, adding a Philadelphia Mint issue to your date-and-mint collection, or simply looking for a circulated U.S. coin with mid-century history, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1955-P Lincoln Wheat Cent G\/VG+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes a meaningful addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Nerds ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54941081207075,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0887\/2227\/files\/1955-P_Lincoln_Wheat_Cent_G_VG_Obverse.png?v=1776615096","url":"https:\/\/coinnerdco.com\/products\/1955-p-lincoln-wheat-cent-g-vg","provider":"Coin Nerds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}