The Lincoln Wheat Penny Valued Nearly at $4 Billion, Still in Circulation?

Lincoln Wheat Penny

The Lincoln Wheat Penny was first minted in 1909 to honor the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. It replaced the Indian Head cent and became the first U.S. coin to feature a real person instead of symbolic imagery. Its design, with Lincoln’s portrait on the front and wheat stalks on the reverse, captured the … Read more

The Lincoln Wheat Penny Valued at $144K, Still in Circulation?

Lincoln Wheat Penny

The Lincoln Wheat Penny was first minted in 1909 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Designed by Victor David Brenner, it became the first U.S. coin to feature the image of a real person. The reverse side, with its simple wheat stalks, symbolized prosperity and growth, giving the coin its popular nickname, … Read more

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