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The Lincoln cent (sometimes called the Lincoln penny) is a one-cent coin that has been struck by the United States Mint since 1909. The obverse or heads side was designed by Victor David Brenner, as was the original reverse, depicting two stalks of wheat (thus "wheat pennies", struck 1909–1958).
Q: Why is it called a wheat penny? A: It's named after the two stalks of wheat featured on the coin's reverse side. Q: How much is a wheat penny worth? A: The value of a wheat penny can vary greatly, depending on factors like its condition and rarity. On average, they're worth between four cents to $4, but rare ones can be worth thousands.
23 Μαΐ 2024 · Composition. Wheat pennies were made of different metals at different times, with the main reason for the changes being the need for copper to be used for other purposes from 1943-1946, during World War II. Originally, wheat pennies were made of bronze, an alloy that is 95% copper, with the other 5% being an alloy of tin and zinc.
18 Μαρ 2024 · Lincoln wheat cents (or wheat pennies) are American one-cent coins minted from 1909 to 1958, named for the wheat design on their reverse. The coins are a numismatic staple, with many hobbyists starting their collection with a wheat cent set. Nicknames for these coins are “wheaties” and “wheat backs.”
The value of a wheat penny, much like a precious painting or an antique watch, hinges on rarity, condition, and demand. Imagine finding a 1943 copper penny amidst your change; it's like discovering a rare Van Gogh in an attic sale!
23 Μαΐ 2016 · Wheat penny production skyrocketed in the 1940s (in fact, the Philadelphia mint alone struck more than 1 billion pennies for the first time in 1944), but for Lincoln wheat cents, the decade would be headlined by the one-year issue of steel cents in 1943.
28 Φεβ 2023 · Wheat pennies, also known as Lincoln Wheat Cents or the Lincoln Penny, were first minted in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. They were minted up until 1958 and feature a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the front and two ears of wheat on the reverse.
