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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. If only they could talk, the tales they'd tell!
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.
30 Μαΐ 2014 · The original U.S. five-cent coin was called a half dime (or half disme) and it was made out of silver. During the Civil War, silver, and other metals, became scarce, and most coins went out of...
23 Μαΐ 2016 · Wheat pennies would remain without the VDB initials until 1918, when they were restored on the coin in a much smaller format under Lincoln's shoulder. By that time, hundreds of millions of Lincoln cents had already been produced, with the bulk coming from the Philadelphia mint.
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.”
23 Οκτ 2024 · When it comes to wheat pennies, there are those that are worth a few dollars and those that can fetch you hundreds or thousands. The trick lies in knowing what features to look for in your coins to distinguish junks from gems. Wheat pennies, aptly known as Lincoln pennies, are a tribute to president Abraham Lincoln.
Wheat pennies have been a popular coin to “snag” out of circulation ever since the Memorial design on the reverse of the Lincoln penny replaced the two wheat stalks in 1959.
