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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).
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.
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.
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.
History of composition. The composition of the penny has varied over time: [4][5] The isotope composition of early coins spanning the period 1828 to 1843 reflects the copper from Cornish ores from England, while coins after 1850 reflect the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan ores, a finding consistent with historical records. [6]
Wheat pennies replaced the Indian Head design, which adorned our nation’s one-cent coin from 1859 to 1909. In 1909, Victor David Brenner’s famous profile of President Abraham Lincoln was chosen to grace our nation’s one cent coin, coinciding with the centennial of Lincoln’s birth.
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.
