Buy 1945 Lincoln Cent Oppenheimer Album Online!
The Lincoln cent has persevered through its fair share of historical events and significant moments in American history - including the infamous Manhattan Project at the height of World War II. This collector album features a Lincoln cent, or wheat penny, minted in the year 1945 as well a certificate of authenticity that also tells the story of the Manhattan Project. Order your own 1945 Lincoln Cent Album, a small piece of world history from Bullion Shark today!
In September 1942, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves was put in charge of the Manhattan Project. J. Robert Oppenheimer led the secret lab in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Despite the Nazis' head start, Oppenheimer's team succeeded first. They detonated the world's first nuclear bomb at Trinity site on July 16, 1945. Soon after, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
The events of WWII, the Manhattan Project, and their consequences in the years following the war leading up to the Cold War undoubtedly shaped the geopolitical state of the world as we know it today. This collector album combines the most critical point in World War II with one of the most popular coin series in American history.
This 1945 wheat penny is the perfect piece for any WWII enthusiast or rare coin collector. The album and story written on the certificate is the perfect way to store and display this classic piece of American coinage. Pick up this iconic coin for your collection today!
Why Collect The 1945 Lincoln Cent Oppenheimer Album?
- Includes a certified 1945 Lincoln Cent, an iconic coin.
- Comes in a mini collector album, along with a certificate of authenticity.
- The certification card has the story of the Manhattan Project written on the inside, and an eye catching image on the outside.
- Under $10 and a perfect small gift or fun addition to your coin collection!
1945 Lincoln Cent Oppenheimer Album Coin Details:
Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 1,040,515,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
History and Value: The 1945 Lincoln cent, also known as the Wheat Penny, is a coin that was minted by the United States Mint in 1945. These pennies feature Abraham Lincoln on the obverse (front) and two wheat ears flanking the words "One Cent" on the reverse (back). In terms of value, circulated 1945 Lincoln cents are typically worth a few cents to a dollar depending on their condition, while uncirculated or mint-condition coins can be worth more to collectors. It's always a good idea to consult a coin expert or a reputable coin dealer to get a precise valuation.
You may also like: 1920-1929 "S Mint" Decade Lincoln Cent Collection - 9 pc Set, 1856-1858 Flying Eagle Cent - The First Small Cent, 1941 Complete Year Denomination 5-pc Set - WWII, Second World War: Four Wartime Specialty Coins (Mini Album)