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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).
1944-S Steel Wheat Penny — $1.1 million. 1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent — $862,000. 1943-S Lincoln Cent Struck on Bronze — $282,000. 1909 VDB Matte Proof Lincoln Penny — $258,000.
It may be time to dig out that old piggy bank and see if you’ve got a fortune stashed away.
A coin in average condition is only around $4, but a mint-condition 1924-S wheat penny could be valued at around $12,000. Auction record: $45,600. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny.
Lincoln Wheat reverse. VDB on reverse, 1909 (Bronze) Year Mint Mintage Comments 1909 (P) 27,995,000 S 484,000 (P) 1,194 Matte proof
The Lincoln cent or Lincoln penny is also colloquially referred to as a wheat penny because the reverse features two wheat heads. The 1909 penny weighs 3.11 g (0.110 oz) and has a 19 mm (0.75 in) diameter with a plain edge. The composition of the penny is bronze. [1] Its metal composition is 95% copper, 2.5% tin and 2.5% zinc. [2]
1944-S Steel Wheat Penny: $1.1 million. 1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent: $862,500. 1943-S Lincoln Cent Struck on Bronze: $282,000. 1909 VDB Matte Proof Lincoln Penny: $258,000.
Wheat heads: Designer: ... The 1942 experimental cents were pattern coins struck by the United States Mint to test alternative compositions for the penny. History