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