According to Judd's book on pattern coins (8th edition), no large pattern or off-metal large cents were minted in 1951. If this is a coin in your possession, can you post some pictures?
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I may be new to this forum, but not to this art. One of the best lines I have heard in a long time...
That is a Lincoln cent that had a cud over the word GOD, so, no GOD showing, therefore an athiest cent. These were promoted about 20 years ago. Sold for big bucks, and then the fad died out.