1961 ONE CENT
PCGS Nos: 2872, 3395, 83395,
93395
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 753,345,000
Proofs: 3,028,244
Designer: Obverse
by Victor David Brenner; reverse by Frank Gasparro
Diameter: 19
millimeters
Metal content:
Copper - 95%
Tin and Zinc - 5%
Weight: 48
grains (3.11 grams)
Edge: Plain
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below the date
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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated Red example graded by PCGS is a single MS-67RD.
The finest Proof Red examples graded by PCGS are 11 PR-69's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 8 PR-69's.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 8 PR-69's.
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The Professional Coin
Grading Service
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