Coin Identifier
Lincoln Wheat Cent
One Cent (1¢)

Lincoln Wheat Cent

United States of America · 1941

Obverse features the profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and '1941'. The reverse typically features two stalks of wheat framing 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Country
United States of America
Year
1941
Denomination
One Cent (1¢)
Metal
Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc)

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Overview

Obverse features the profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and '1941'. The reverse typically features two stalks of wheat framing 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Historical significance

Designed by Victor David Brenner and introduced in 1909 to commemorate Lincoln's 100th birthday, this was the first US regular-issue coin to feature a person's portrait. The 1941 edition was produced just before the US entered WWII and shifted copper usage to the war effort.

Estimated value

$0.05 - $2.00 (Circulated condition)

Care & preservation

Do not clean or polish the coin, as this can destroy its numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place inside a non-PVC coin flip or acid-free holder to prevent oxidation and 'PVC damage'.