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The Lincoln Cent is the longest running coin design in the history of the United States. Although it has undergone several changes, mostly on the reverse, the bust of Lincoln has appeared on the U.S. Cent for more than 100 years. With the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s untimely death, the numismatic market will be driven by high demand for Lincoln collectibles and commemoratives. Each of these original 1909 Cents is struck in 95% copper and feature the “VDB” initials coveted by collectors. The coin’s designer, Victor David Brenner placed his initials on the reverse causing outrage from the American public. Many interpreted this as an outright act of vanity, and the initials were quickly removed, creating the ultimate collectible of this long-running series. Choose from Choice Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) or Extremely Fine (XF) condition. Either way, you’ll want to act fast. They won’t last long!
By GovMint :
Table of Contents
The History of U.S. Wheat Pennies & Their Face Value
Why Collect Wheat Pennies?
Is a Wheat Penny Rare?
How To Tell if You Have a Wheat Penny?
How Much Copper Is in a Wheat Penny?
How Much Are Wheat Pennies Worth?
How To Collect Wheat Pennies
What Should I Look for When Collecting U.S. Wheat Pennies?…
By GovMint :How and why do people collect U.S. pennies? Let’s discuss what you need to know about collecting U.S. pennies in this complete guide!Table of ContentsThe History of U.S. Pennies and Their Face Value
Why Collect U.S. Pennies?
Is Collecting Old Pennies Worth It?
Where Are Pennies Minted?
What Are U.S. Pennies Made of Today?
How to Collect U.S. Pennies
What Should I Look for When Collecting…
By Louis Golino
As the lowest denomination circulating coin issued, the cent, which is the proper numismatic term for coins that many call pennies, was the first coin (along with half cents) struck by the U.S. Mint beginning in 1793. Made using hand-engraved dies, those first cents, as well as all the other types issued until 1857, are known as large cents and have a diameter similar to that of…