Drescription: The Lincoln Wheat cent (1909–1958) is a U.S. one-cent coin designed by Victor David Brenner to honor Abraham Lincoln's 100th birthday. It features a right-facing portrait of Lincoln on the obverse and two stylized wheat stalks on the reverse. Composed of 95% copper and 5% zinc/tin, it weighs \(3.11\) grams and measures \(19\) mm, featuring "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "LIBERTY". 

Key Characteristics & Design Elements:

Obverse (Heads): Features Abraham Lincoln in profile. "LIBERTY" is on the left, "IN GOD WE TRUST" is at the top, and the date is on the right.

Reverse (Tails): Features two stylized ears of wheat (one on each side) designed to frame "ONE CENT," with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" across the top and "E • PLURIBUS • UNUM" around the top.

Designer Initials (V.D.B.): In 1909, initials appeared on the bottom of the reverse. They were removed due to controversy, then returned in 1918 to the bottom of the obverse shoulder.

Mint Marks: Located below the date (1909-1958). Philadelphia (no mark), Denver (D), or San Francisco (S).

Composition & Weight: Primarily 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, though the 1943 cent is zinc-plated steel.

Key Issues: The 1909-S VDB (designer initials), 1914-D, 1931-S, and 1955 doubled die are notable, high-value rarities.