Coin Identifier
Lincoln Penny
One Cent

Lincoln Penny

United States · 1951

The Lincoln penny features a profile of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse, with the year of minting, and the reverse depicts the Lincoln Memorial beginning in 1959. Prior to that, it showed two wheat ears.

Country
United States
Year
1951
Denomination
One Cent
Metal
95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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Overview

The Lincoln penny features a profile of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse, with the year of minting, and the reverse depicts the Lincoln Memorial beginning in 1959. Prior to that, it showed two wheat ears.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth, the Lincoln penny is one of the longest-running coins in American history and represents American heritage.

Estimated value

Face value; uncirculated examples may be worth more, typically ranging from $0.10 to $5 depending on condition.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid handling with bare hands; use gloves to prevent oils from skin damaging the coin.