In 1909, the Indian Head Cent retired and was replaced by the Lincoln Cent with a "wheat back" reverse design. The Lincoln Cent continued to have a 95% copper (bronze) composition, but with a neat portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse. This coveted wheat penny was minted from 1909-1958, until the reverse was changed to a view of the Lincoln Memorial for the coin's 50th anniversary in 1959. Later in 1982, the composition was changed to just copper-plated zinc. The original Wheat Back Penny is understandably a popular piece to collect!
In 1943, due to resource rationing for World War II, the US Mint had to commit the copper for minting pennies for the war effort. But, pennies still needed to be minted, so they were struck with steel instead. Steel cents are an incredible reminder of a critical part of American history. Now, you can get a roll of (50) Wheat Pennies and (50) Steel Pennies for an absolute steal! Bulk out your coin collection with a hefty amount of historical and numismatic value for cheap today!
Highlights:
- 100 coins total
- Circulated condition
- Mixed dates
