1911 Matte Finish One Cent PR RD Values

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1911 Matte Finish One Cent PR RD Values

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All 1911 matte proof Lincoln cents are scarce, but this issue isn't quite as scarce as other early Lincoln proofs, such as the 1909 VDB and 1916. Matte proofs look similar to their same-year business-strike counterparts in many regards, though this is proven untrue upon closer inspection. A few of the major differences between matte proofs and business strikes come in surface quality and detail. Matte proofs have squared-off rims and finer details, and they also boast granular surfaces.

Obverse: Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.

Reverse: Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.

Basic Information

GSID:

2481

Coin Date:

1911

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

1,725

Coinage Type:

Lincoln Cent

Coinage Years:

1909-1958

Composition:

95% copper; 5% tin & zinc

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Matte Finish

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

3.11 gr

Weight:

0.11 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

19 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Obverse Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1911

Obverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Reverse Lettering:

E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

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