
1958 Lincoln Wheat Penny with possible rim error
History
The Lincoln Wheat Penny was minted from 1909 to 1958, designed by Victor David Brenner to commemorate the centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The 1958 issue marked the final year of the wheat reverse design before it was replaced by the Lincoln Memorial reverse in 1959. This particular coin appears to show surface irregularities or possible rim contact marks that some collectors refer to as errors, though such features are often the result of post-mint damage or environmental exposure rather than true mint errors. Wheat pennies from the 1950s are common in circulation, but error varieties and coins in exceptional condition can command premium prices among numismatists and Lincoln cent specialists who appreciate the historical significance of this iconic American coin series.
Origin
Philadelphia or Denver, Pennsylvania or Colorado, United States
Maker
United States Mint
Time period
1958