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1947 Wheat Penny The 1947 Wheat Penny is a U.S. cent featuring Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and wheat stalks on the reverse. Minted shortly after World War II, it is made from 95% copper. Collecto ...

1860 Indian Head Penny The 1860 Indian Head Penny marks another notable change in the design of the one cent coin. While the face stayed the same, the reverse side was altered. The laurel wreath was ...

In 1893, there was an economic panic and people withdrew their money from the bank. More coins ended up in private hands, which created a surplus. That is why you see such a steep decline in mintage ...

  By 1862, the United States was almost a year into the Civil war and the one cent coin was in demand and the US Mint started producing the 1862 Indian head Penny in record numbers. As uncertai ...

The 1861 Indian Head Penny is a coveted coin among American history buffs because 1861 also marks the beginning of the Civil War. In the early days of the war, everyone was hoping for a quick resolut ...

1948 Wheat Penny A 1948 Wheat penny is usually worth about 3 cents to 25 cents in circulated condition, while uncirculated examples often sell for about $1 to $10 or more depending on mint mark, col ...

By 1865, Civil War had ended and the US Mint had fully adopted the new bronze alloy, composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. This alloy would remain the standard for many years to come. The 1865 ...

1953 Wheat Penny The 1953 Wheat Penny is a U.S. cent featuring Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and wheat stalks on the reverse. The 1953 Wheat Penny is believed to be one of the most difficult Wheat ...

1909 S VDB Penny Value The 1909-S VDB penny value starts at roughly $860 to $930 in average circulated condition and can exceed $2,000 in Mint State, with rare high-grade red examples worth dramatic ...

Guide To Collecting The Indian Head Penny The Indian Head Penny was first minted in 1859 and the series continued until 1909. The coin was originally designed by mint engraver James Longacre. Longac ...

1957 D Wheat Penny The 1957 D Wheat Penny is a U.S. cent featuring Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and wheat stalks on the reverse, with a 'D' mint mark indicating it was minted in Denver. Made from ...

1916 Penny Value The 1916 Lincoln Wheat Penny's value depends on its condition and mint mark. A 1916 penny without a mint mark (Philadelphia) typically ranges from $0.50 to $10 in circulat ...