Coin Identifier
Wheat Penny (Wheat Cent)
One Cent ($0.01)

Wheat Penny (Wheat Cent)

United States · 1919

The obverse features the profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with 'IN GOD WE TRUST' at the top and the date '1919' to the right. The reverse (implied by the era) typically features two wheat stalks framing the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Country
United States
Year
1919
Denomination
One Cent ($0.01)
Metal
95% copper, 5% tin and zinc

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Overview

The obverse features the profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with 'IN GOD WE TRUST' at the top and the date '1919' to the right. The reverse (implied by the era) typically features two wheat stalks framing the words 'ONE CENT' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.

Historical significance

The Lincoln Cent was the first circulating U.S. coin to feature a person, introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. The 1919 issue was minted shortly after the end of World War I.

Estimated value

$0.05 to $1.50 in common circulated condition; higher for uncirculated specimens.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing, as this can strip the natural patina and significantly reduce its value to collectors. Handle by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints.