United States One-Cent Coin (Lincoln Penny)

The item is a United States one-cent coin, commonly known as a penny. It features the profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse, facing right. The material appears to be copper or a copper-plated zinc, exhibiting a reddish-brown coloration consistent with aged copper coinage, displaying some oxidation and a visible patina. The coin's surface shows evidence of circulation, with general wear apparent on Lincoln's portrait and around the edges. Definitive details such as the mint mark and exact year are not clearly discernible from the provided image, but the design is characteristic of a Lincoln Cent (both wheat penny and Lincoln Memorial designs) minted from 1909 to the present day. There are no major visible flaws like significant scratches, dents, or corrosion that would drastically impact its primary function as currency, though minor surface abrasions are present. The round shape is well-preserved, and the raised relief of the design elements suggests good-quality minting. The overall condition suggests it is a circulated coin of average wear for its apparent age.