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A rare 2001-D Lincoln cent, a "mule error" coin with a dime reverse, has fetched over $100,000 at auction. This unique coin, created by a minting mistake in Denver, features Abraham Lincoln on the ...
A “wheat penny,” sometimes also called a “Lincoln wheat cent” or a “Lincoln penny,” is a penny that has Abraham Lincoln’s portrait on one side and two ears of wheat on the other.
A “wheat penny,” sometimes also called a “Lincoln wheat cent” or a “Lincoln penny,” is a penny that has Abraham Lincoln’s portrait on one side and two ears of wheat on the other.
The penny was struck at the Denver Mint in 2001 and features the usual portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the front or obverse. What it doesn’t have is the normal Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.
This penny was part of the Lincoln Cent series, which began in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The obverse features a portrait of Lincoln, while the reverse ...
A freshly pressed penny with "Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66" printed on it is shown at the McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St. in downtown Bloomington.
With the U.S. Mint losing millions annually on penny production and cash transactions declining, the decision to eliminate the one-cent coin raises questions about economic impact, job losses, and ...
The penny has been a staple of American currency since 1792, with Abraham Lincoln's portrait added in 1909. Despite its historical significance, the penny joins 11 other U.S. coin denominations ...