Lincoln Wheat Penny History and Value: Rare Coins That Shaped American Numismatics
The Lincoln Wheat Penny holds a unique place in U.S. coinage because it marked a profound shift in how Americans viewed their currency. Introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, it became the first circulating U.S. coin to feature a real historical figure. Until then, American coins relied on symbolic … Read more