The most recent version of the penny is the lincoln cent. During the 150th anniversary celebration in 1959, the reverse. The coin featured victor david brenner s portrait of lincoln on the front or obverse, and two wheat stalks on the reverse. If you choose to collect lincoln cents you will find lots to work with and study as it is the united states longestrunning coin series. Mar, 2018 we look at 10 super rare pennies worth money. This marks the seventh reverse design used on the lincoln cent since its introduction in 1909. There have been seven reverses on the lincoln cent. The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u. Needless to say i didnt get very far and the collection book was really sparce. The market for lincoln wheat pennies with the four different reverses on the lincoln cent in 2009, and the new shield reverse starting in. Its basically a zinc core with a very thin copper jacket. As with most copper coins, full fire engine red colored coins are much more preferred and command a higher premium.
Its reverse was changed in 1959 from a wheatstalks design to a design which includes the lincoln memorial to commemorate lincoln s sesquicentennial and was replaced again in 2009 with four new designs to commemorate lincoln s. Whitman lincoln cent folders for pennies 1909 to date. The coin has a reverse design that features two ears of wheat. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders hardcover november 28, 2009. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector. The many reverses of the lincoln penny president lincoln. The obverse or heads side was designed by victor david brenner, as was the original reverse, depicting two stalks of wheat thus wheat pennies, struck 19091958.
If you acquire coins with the following starter checklist, youll get a good overview of lincoln cents. Nov 29, 20 lincoln cents dated from 1909 to present in 1909, to commemorate the onehundredth anniversary of abraham lincolns birth, a new cent design was introduced. The first design used from 1909 to 1958 featured a pair of wheat ears. The debut of the lincoln cent in 1909 marked a major departure. The lincoln penny obverse showed the image of lincoln designed by victor david brenner that is still used today. When the lincoln cent was released in august 1909, no one was prepared for the level of public. I started collecting lincoln cents way back in the 1960s finding collectible pennies by going through my parents change.
The second design used from 1959 to 2008 featured a view of the lincoln memorial. Fine 15 the only lincoln cent i would suggest in this grade is 1917 ddo 1. Initially, the sheaves of wheat were on the reverse until 1958. The united states mint first made the lincoln penny in 1909 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of president abraham lincoln. The president lincolns cottage museum store currently stocks every coin described above, along with 3 replicas of the 1909 victor david brenner penny and the 1972 lincoln memorial penny. Dansco lincoln wheat cents 1909 1958 coin coin album this dansco coin album displays lincoln cents minted between 1909 and 1958. Crawford, 2010 cdrom a guide book to lincoln cents. Lincoln penny basic obverse design used since inception 1909.
Lincoln cent was first issued in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of abraham lincoln. Howard o hardy, for the bie mint collectors guild, a reference guide for bie collectors. The coin featured victor david brenners portrait of lincoln on the front or obverse, and two wheat. While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. Mint issued a new penny to commemorate the life of this great american. Thanks ben, im aware of that book and have heard good things about it. The lincoln cent is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. Lincoln penny set collection 1909 vdb2019 p d s wheat. The 2010 lincoln cent represents the debut a brand new reverse design for the long running series. In 2010, a third major reverse design featuring a shield made its debut, and is currently minted today.
Lincoln pennies lincoln cent reference, penny designs. The coins are excellent gifts for history lovers and coin collectors alike and can be purchased onsite and online. It has endured with the same obverse design ever since, making it the longestrunning coin type in u. The lincoln penny was made of 95% copper, 5% zinc from 1959 until 1985. The history of the lincoln penny the spruce crafts. Dansco lincoln wheat cents 19091958 coin coin album this dansco coin album displays lincoln cents minted between 1909 and 1958. It replaced the indian head penny in 1909 and is still being produced today the obverse front of the lincoln penny has remained unchanged since it was first designed. The obverse front of the lincoln penny has remained unchanged since it was first designed. Keep coin roll hunting and always remember you can find rare and. Below is a chart that will give you an idea of what you might be paying for a.
In 2010, a third major reverse design featuring a shield made its debut, and. Lincoln cents were issued with a wheat ears reverse from 1909. The lincoln cent obverse has lasted for more than a century. When closed they are the size of a book and store easily. Collecting lincoln cents 1909 s lincoln cent liberty coin service by thomas coulson the debut of the lincoln cent in 1909 marked a major departure from previous u.
Lincoln head cents checklist littleton coin company. This is the lincoln cent 19091940 coin folder from h. Up to this point in history, historical portraits were not used on any regular. Originally released in 1909 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of abraham lincoln, the lincoln penny would introduce a radical departure from normal us coinage designs of the country. The old indian head cent was replaced with this new design. So, the lincoln cent became the first regularissue u. In 1909, to commemorate the onehundredth anniversary of abraham lincolns birth, a new cent design was introduced. Hobbylinc carries 19 cents penny coin collecting books and supplies at discounts up to 20%. In 1959 the mint celebrated the 50th anniversary of the lincoln penny by changing the reverse design to feature a rendition of the lincoln memorial. Buy lincoln wheat cents minted 1909 to 1958 first issued in 1909, the lincoln cent has become the most popular of all american coin series, honoring the person many americans believed to be the greatest president who ever lived. When it comes to the price of a 1909 lincoln penny, this is something that will be directly affected by the condition in which it is in.
Lincoln cent 1909 1958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders. These are lincoln penny coins to look for in circulation or in your pocket change. It was changed from the indian head one cent coin which i kind of like better to commemorate the 100th anniversary of abraham lincolns birth. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders. Whitman lincoln cent coin folders are trifold books with 90 dated slots that allow you to push your coin into place. The lincoln cent is the current onecent coin of the u. May 24, 2010 the president lincolns cottage museum store currently stocks every coin described above, along with 3 replicas of the 1909 victor david brenner penny and the 1972 lincoln memorial penny. It was adopted in 1909 which would have been lincolns 100th birthday, replacing the indian head. Lincoln memorial penny 59 to today values and prices. The most popular cents penny coin collecting books and supplies brands include whitman publishing, and h. A detailed analysis of lincoln cent varieties 1909 2009, by. Part of the first year had the initials of the designer, victor d. The lincoln cent sometimes called the lincoln penny is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909.
Features four removable pages with a total of 144 coin ports visible from both sides and protected with acetate. Com in 2009, to mark the bicentennial of lincolns birth and the centennial of the cent, a series of four commemorative reverse designs marking milestones in lincolns life appeared on the cent. 2009 lincoln cent rail splitters top 50 doubled dies published 2010. The dansco album store your source for coin supply. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It was adopted in 1909 which would have been lincoln s 100th birthday, replacing the indian head cent. Jan 25, 2017 below is a list of the different 1909 lincoln pennies, their values, and mintage figures how many were made. These details are unique to only the dates from 19091982. It was quite a compelling discussion, and i should have bookmarked it. Every once in a while, after having saved 50 cents or so, id go to the coin shop and buy a penny i could afford. The 1909 pennies with vdb were the very first examples of the beloved. This extremely small release of coins resulted in the exceedingly scarce 1909s vdb lincolns penny. I highly recommend a book indispensible to matte proof collectors entitled lincoln cent matte proofs by kevin flynn. The flying eagle and indian cent attribution guide 19001909 published 2000.
However, by the 1909 centennial of abraham lincoln s birth, the idea of honoring an actual person had gained acceptance. A guide book of lincoln cents official red books whitman publishing. The penny has survived the test of time and is now adapting to the future. The san francisco issue for the first year, with his initials, is one of the most recognized of all u. From 1909 to 1958 the reverse featured two sheaves of wheat. The 2009 lincoln rail splitter penny was launched by the united states on may 14, 2009 at the lincoln amphitheatre in scenic lincoln state park, indiana it is the second of four redesigned 2009 lincoln cents to feature new designs. The president lincolns cottage museum store currently stocks every coin described above, along with 3 replicas of the 1909 victor david brenner penny. A detailed analysis of lincoln cent varieties 19092009, by. Bronze composite penny 1909 1958 designer engraver. Whitman lincoln cent folders for penny collections from 1909 to current date. For these and most other coins, the better the condition, the more the asking price is going to be. The 1909 pennies with vdb were the very first examples of the beloved lincoln cents, which have been made continuously since 1909 and are by far americas longestrunning. However, by the 1909 centennial of abraham lincolns birth, the idea of honoring an actual person had gained acceptance. Begin with wheat cents 19091958 by choosing one from each mint a philadelphia no mint mark, a denver d mint mark, and a san francisco s mint mark years of issue are indicated on each line.
My question still stands, though, if anyone knows of the online discussion with pix showing the different placement of the periods on 1909 vdb proofs vs biz strikes. It replaced the indian head penny in 1909 and is still being produced today. If you wish to donate books to the occ library which is at the bottom of this page you. Brenner designed the lincoln cent and his initials appeared on the reverse for a limited time during the first year of issue. For these and most other coins, the better the condition, the more the asking. The penny or oncecent coin is the lowest denomination of the united statess currency. The many reverses of the lincoln penny president lincolns. Lincoln penny set collection 1909 vdb2019 p d s wheat cent.