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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).
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.
From 1909 to 1958, wheat pennies, named for the two wheat ears on their reverse, rolled out from the mints in the billions. These coins witnessed two World Wars, the Great Depression, the dawn of rock 'n roll, and the birth of television.
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.”
When you skim through that new coin roll, you search through for pairs of wheat stalks. If you have ever collected coins, you will have been there, but what is it that makes the wheat penny so collectible? One reason might be the fact that some rare wheat pennies can sell for upwards of $100,000!
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.
A: A wheat penny is a type of U.S. cent produced between 1909 and 1958. It features an image of Abraham Lincoln on one side and two wheat stalks on the other. 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?
