Coin Identifier
Lincoln Wheat Cent
One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Wheat Cent

United States of America · 1909 - 1958

The obverse features a profile of President Abraham Lincoln facing right, designed by Victor David Brenner. The reverse (not visible in image but implied for this type) features two stalks of wheat framing the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Country
United States of America
Year
1909 - 1958
Denomination
One Cent ($0.01)
Metal
95% copper, 5% tin and zinc (bronze)

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of President Abraham Lincoln facing right, designed by Victor David Brenner. The reverse (not visible in image but implied for this type) features two stalks of wheat framing the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. It was the first U.S. coin to feature a real person rather than a fictional figure like Lady Liberty. It remains one of the longest-running designs in American numismatic history.

Estimated value

$0.02 - $5.00 (Common dates in circulated condition); rare dates like the 1909-S VDB or 1914-D can be worth hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Handle by the edges to prevent skin oils from causing oxidation. Do not clean or polish the coin, as this significantly reduces its value to collectors; natural patina is preferred.