Description
1921-S Lincoln Penny 1C
Add a sought-after early Lincoln cent to your collection with this 1921-S Lincoln Penny. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this historic U.S. cent is part of the long-running Lincoln Wheat Cent series designed by renowned sculptor Victor David Brenner, whose portrait of Abraham Lincoln became one of the most enduring designs in American coinage.
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of President Abraham Lincoln, accompanied by the inscriptions “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “LIBERTY,” and the date. The reverse displays two wheat ears framing the denomination and country name, a design that has become synonymous with classic American numismatics. The “S” mintmark below the date identifies its production at the San Francisco Mint, a key branch mint known for producing many desirable collector issues.
Composed of 95% copper with a small alloy of tin and zinc, the 1921-S Lincoln Penny offers both historical significance and strong collector appeal. With a lower mintage than many Philadelphia issues of the era, San Francisco Mint Lincoln cents are particularly popular among collectors building complete date-and-mintmark sets.
Issued during the post-World War I era, this coin reflects a period of growth and change in the United States while showcasing the craftsmanship of early 20th-century coin production. Its historic importance, classic Wheat Cent design, and enduring collector demand make it an excellent addition to Lincoln cent collections, U.S. type sets, and vintage coin portfolios.
Features:
• Authentic 1921-S Lincoln Penny (1C)
• Struck at the San Francisco Mint
• Designed by Victor David Brenner
• Composed of 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
