1 Cent (Penny)

Lincoln Cent (Wheat Penny)

United States of America · 1927

The obverse features a bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" above, "LIBERTY" to his left, and the year "1927" to his right.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1927
Denomination: 1 Cent (Penny)
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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Overview

The obverse features a bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" above, "LIBERTY" to his left, and the year "1927" to his right.

Historical significance

The Lincoln Cent, first issued in 1909, marked the centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth and was the first U.S. coin to feature a real person rather than an allegorical figure. The "Wheat Cent" design (1909-1958) is iconic and widely collected, with the reverse featuring two stalks of wheat flanking the words "ONE CENT" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." The 1927 issue is a regular circulation strike and an important part of American numismatic history.

Estimated value

The estimated value of a 1927 Lincoln Cent can range from a few cents for heavily circulated examples to several dollars for uncirculated coins, potentially more for coins with rare mint marks or errors.

Care & preservation

To preserve the coin's condition, handle it by the edges to avoid transferring oils from your skin. Store it in a cool, dry place, ideally in an inert, archival-safe holder such as a Mylar flip, slab (from a grading service), or a coin album. Avoid cleaning the coin, as this can devalue it significantly.

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