You could also consider any of the Brilliant Uncirculated and Gem Uncirculated 1953 Pennies, which are much more modestly affordable (Mint State Pennies from 1953 start at around $2 to $3 each). Don’t forget the 1953 proof Lincoln cent.
What was the first coin to have the motto E Pluribus Unum?
“E Pluribus Unum” on United States Coinage In 1795, the United States $5 Gold Eagle became the first coin to feature the motto “E Pluribus Unum.” The coin’s reverse has a design similar to the nation’s Great Seal.
When was E Pluribus Unum added to the US seal?
The “E Pluribus Unum” seal concept was not approved, but the powerful motto was included as part of the Great Seal that Charles Thompson created in 1782. Over time, “E Pluribus Unum” became a part of many aspects of American government and culture, perhaps most notably on our money.
Why are the thirteen letters of E Pluribus Unum important?
Eventually, the United States Congress passed an act (H. J. Resolution 396), adopting ” In God We Trust ” as the official motto in 1956. The thirteen letters of E PLURIBUS UNUM makes its use symbolic of the thirteen original states like the thirteen stripes on the US flag.
