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  2. Lincoln cent - Wikipedia

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    The Lincoln cent (sometimes called the Lincoln penny) is a one-cent coin that has been struck by the United States Mint since 1909. 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 1909–1958).

  3. 1942 experimental cents - Wikipedia

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    Dies were sent to various companies to test possible non-metal compositions. Patterns were also struck with modified rim Lincoln cent dies. [2] One of the compositions tested, zinc-coated steel, was chosen for the 1943 cent. [3]

  4. 10 of the Most Valuable Pennies - AOL

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    1. 1943-D Lincoln Bronze Wheat Penny — $2.3 million Designed by Victor D. Brenner, this is one of the highest-value pennies in circulation today. During World War II , pennies were made of steel ...

  5. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent - Wikipedia

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    US President Theodore Roosevelt ordered the new design with US President Abraham Lincoln's head to honor Lincoln as the savior of the Union. The coins were to be released on the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth, February 12, 1909. The coin was delayed to add the words "In God We Trust" and eventually released August 2, 1909.

  6. This Penny Is Worth a Record-Breaking $26K - AOL

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    1909 VDB Matte Proof Lincoln Penny: $258,000. 1958 Doubled Die Obverse Cent: $224,831. 1856 Flying Eagle Cent: $172,500. 1864 Indian Head Penny “L” on Ribbon: $161,000. 1914-D Lincoln Penny ...

  7. Another new Lincoln penny unveiled, and it's still useless

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    An arguement over a penny doesn't seem worthy of calling police in, but for Lincoln penny collectors, things got a little heated Thursday.Lincoln's birthday was Feb. 12, but the bicentennial of ...

  8. Victor David Brenner - Wikipedia

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    The Lincoln Cent, showing placement of the initials of Victor David Brenner from 1918 onward Brenner is probably best known for his enduring Lincoln coin design, the obverse of which is the longest-running design in United States Mint history, and perhaps the most reproduced piece of art in world history.

  9. Is the $990,000 1920 Lincoln Wheat Penny Legit? 4 Rare Coin ...

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    This topic came up in a 2023 forum on the Collectors Universe website regarding an eBay listing for “‘TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S Panama Penny’ 1920d Lincoln Wheat Cent/PCGS -Discovery Coin!” The ...