United States Lincoln Wheat Cent (One Cent Coin)

This item is a United States Lincoln cent, commonly known as a 'Wheat Cent' due to the design on the reverse side (not fully visible here, but inferred from the obverse type and era). The coin features the profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse, a design created by Victor David Brenner which has been in use since 1909. Physically, the coin is composed of a copper alloy, typically 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc for specimens minted before 1943 or after 1946. It measures 19.05 mm in diameter. The color is a deep, circulated chocolate brown, indicating significant oxidation and handling over several decades. The condition of the specimen shown in the center foreground appears to be in 'Circulated' or 'Very Good' to 'Fine' condition, with notable wear on the high points of Lincoln's hair and clothing. The strike appears standard for a business strike. While a specific date and mint mark are not clearly legible in this photograph, the profile and material suggest it was minted between 1909 and 1958. There is a visible patina and minor surface abrasions consistent with long-term circulation. The surrounding coins include other similar cents and a Roosevelt dime in the upper right, which is silver in color and likely dates from 1946 to the present.