One Cent

Lincoln Penny

United States · 1929

The Lincoln Penny, also known as the one-cent coin, features a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the wheat ears design on the reverse. The 1929 version continued the design that was first introduced in 1909 to commemorate Lincoln's 100th birthday.

Country: United States
Year: 1929
Denomination: One Cent
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

This report is AI-generated and can be wrong. Always verify grade, authenticity, and value with a qualified dealer or certified grading service before buying, selling, or insuring.

Identified February 11, 2025More united states coins →

Explore Lincoln Penny in the encyclopedia →

Identify your own coins.

Get a report just like this from any photo, free.

App Store Google Play

Overview

Historical significance

The Lincoln Penny is significant because it was the first U.S. coin to feature a real person, Abraham Lincoln, and has become a staple of American currency. The 1929 coin represents the latter part of the Great Depression era.