The 1957 Lincoln Wheat Cent is a bronze coin with a proof strike type, graded as PR 66 by PCGS. It features a red color and a fineness of 0.95, indicating its high purity. This uncirculated small cent was minted in Philadelphia, United States, and is encapsulated and certified by PCGS with certification number varying by individual coin. The coin belongs to the Lincoln Wheat series, specifically minted between 1909 and 1958, making it a valuable and collectible piece for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.