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1950 ONE CENT

PCGS Nos: 2779, 3359, 83359, 93359

Mintage:

Circulation strikes: 272,635,000
Proofs: 
51,386

Designer: Victor David Brenner

Diameter: ±19 millimeters

Metal content:
Copper - ±95%
Tin and Zinc - ±5%

Weight: ±48 grains (±3.1 grams)

Edge: Plain

Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia, PA) below the date

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated Red examples graded by PCGS are 15 MS-67RD's.

The finest Proof Red example graded by PCGS are 29 PR-67RD's.

The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 6 PR-67's.

The finest Proof Deep Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PR-67.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October
2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

 
 

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