“Elected 16th President” Set • 2 Wheat Cents + 1977 Americana 3¢ Stamp

Main Description

This historical collector set titled “Elected 16th U.S. President” features two Lincoln Wheat Cents (1953 and 1954) along with a 1977 3¢ U.S. stamp depicting a ballot box, all housed in a patriotic display card. The printed insert recounts Abraham Lincoln’s pivotal 1860 election, which led to his presidency during one of America’s most defining eras.

The coins are original U.S. Mint issues from the Eisenhower-era, and the stamp was part of the Americana series issued by the U.S. Postal Service in 1977.

This is a private-issue collector product (not a U.S. Mint set), intended for educational or commemorative display.

• KM#: KM# 132 (1953 Wheat Cent), KM# 132 (1954 Wheat Cent)
• Country/Period: United States — Modern (1946–present)
• Ruler: —
• Denomination: 1 Cent
• Year/Date: 1953 and 1954
• Mint: Likely Philadelphia (no visible mint marks); unverified
• Composition: Bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
• Weight: 3.11 g (each)
• Diameter: 19.05 mm
• Thickness: 1.5 mm (approx.)
• Edge: Plain
• Shape: Round
• Alignment: Coin (↑↓)
• Mintage: 
   – 1953: 256,755,000 (Philadelphia)
   – 1954: 71,640,050 (Philadelphia)
   (per U.S. Mint data)

• Stamp:  
   – Design: Ballot Box  
   – Face Value: 3¢  
   – Series: Americana (1977)  
   – Issued: December 8, 1977 (Scott #1586)

• Display Card: Printed insert with Lincoln’s 1860 election summary

Condition: Coins show typical circulated wear consistent with their age. Stamp appears mint and mounted inside the display. Card and plastic window show mild age and handling wear.

Ships safely in original display packaging and padded envelope. 30-day returns.

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Celebrate Lincoln’s legacy with this historical coin and stamp display — a great educational piece.

Why Buy

• 2 original Lincoln Wheat Cents from the 1950s

• Genuine 1977 U.S. 3¢ Americana stamp (Scott #1586)

• Patriotic card honoring Lincoln’s 1860 election

• Excellent historical/educational display

• Affordable entry point into coin & stamp collecting

• Great gift for history or civics enthusiasts

Sources:
• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins — KM# 132 (Wheat Cent)
• Numista — 1953 & 1954 Lincoln Cents (KM# 132)
• USPS — 1977 Americana Series stamp info (Scott #1586)
• U.S. Mint — Coin production figures (1953 & 1954)
• Text from printed card (as photographed by us