Coin Identifier
Lincoln Penny
1 Cent

Lincoln Penny

United States · Various (e.g., 1944)

The Lincoln penny features a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and a depiction of the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse (in later years).

Country
United States
Year
Various (e.g., 1944)
Denomination
1 Cent
Metal
95% Copper, 5% Zinc (later years were 97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)

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Overview

The Lincoln penny features a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and a depiction of the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse (in later years).

Historical significance

Introduced in 1909, the Lincoln penny was the first U.S. coin to feature a real person. It commemorates Lincoln's legacy as a president who unified the nation during the Civil War.

Estimated value

Varies based on year and condition, commonly between $0.01 to $20 or more for specific rare editions.

Care & preservation

Store in a dry place, ideally in a coin holder or album to prevent tarnishing and physical damage.