Coin Identifier
Lincoln Wheat Cent
One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Wheat Cent

United States of America · 1917

The obverse features a profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with 'IN GOD WE TRUST' above, 'LIBERTY' to the left, and the date '1917' to the right. The reverse (not shown) typically features two stalks of wheat encircling the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Country
United States of America
Year
1917
Denomination
One Cent ($0.01)
Metal
95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with 'IN GOD WE TRUST' above, 'LIBERTY' to the left, and the date '1917' to the right. The reverse (not shown) typically features two stalks of wheat encircling the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Historical significance

The Lincoln Cent was first released in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. It was the first circulating U.S. coin to feature a real person rather than an allegorical figure. This specific coin was minted during World War I.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $5.00 (depending on condition for a common 1917 strike)

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place inside a PVC-free coin flip or capsule. Avoid cleaning or polishing the coin, as this can permanently damage its surface and significantly reduce its collector value.