Circulated Penny Appraisal

Lincoln Wheat Cent (Penny)

The item depicted is a single United States 'Wheat Penny' or Lincoln Cent. The coin appears to be made of a bronzed copper alloy, exhibiting a warm coppery-brown color with visible areas of darker toning, indicating age and environmental exposure. The obverse side clearly displays the right-facing profile of Abraham Lincoln. While specific details such as the mint mark and precise date are not perfectly discernible from the provided image due to resolution and slight blurring, the design elements consistent with the Lincoln Wheat Cent series (minted from 1909-1958) are evident. The portrait of Lincoln shows some wear, particularly on the prominent features like the cheekbone and hair, suggesting it has been in general circulation. The rim of the coin appears intact, though minor nicks or dings cannot be ruled out without a higher-resolution view. The surface exhibits a degree of circulated smoothness, and there are no immediately apparent significant scratches, gashes, or corrosive damage, though a fine layer of dust or debris may be present on its surface, as well as on the surrounding blue fabric. The overall impression is that of a well-preserved but circulated example of this common, yet historically significant, denomination.