1 Cent

Penny

United States · 1919

The 1919 penny features a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse side and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse side. It is a standard coin used in everyday transactions.

Country: United States
Year: 1919
Denomination: 1 Cent
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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Overview

The 1919 penny features a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse side and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse side. It is a standard coin used in everyday transactions.

Historical significance

This penny is significant as it represents the era post-World War I, during a time of economic change in the U.S. Lincoln's image is a symbol of unity and history, and the penny has been a staple of American currency since its introduction.