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1970s United States One Cent Coin

Key Facts & Value

Key Fact

Historical significanceThe Lincoln penny was first issued in 1909, marking the centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. It was the first U.S. coin to feature a real person, a significant shift from symbolic representations.

Design EvolutionThe coin has undergone several design changes, with the most notable being the transition from the wheat reverse to the Lincoln Memorial in 1959, and later to the shield design in 2010.

Collector's ItemCertain years and mint marks of the Lincoln penny can be quite valuable to collectors, especially the 1909-S V.D.B. variety, which is highly sought after.

Value Fact

The value of this item can fluctuate based on condition, rarity, and collector demand. Common Lincoln pennies are generally worth face value, but specific years and mint marks can command much higher prices in the collector market. Coins in excellent condition or with unique features can fetch significant premiums. The historical context also plays a role, as the legacy of Abraham Lincoln enhances the coin's appeal.

The rarity of certain mint marks and the historical significance of the design dramatically increase the value of select Lincoln pennies.

Item Details

Official Details

CategoryCoins

BrandUnited States Mint

CharacterLincoln

Length-

Width-

Weight2.5 grams

PersonAbraham Lincoln

Coins TypeCoin

Denomination1 Cent

CurrencyUSD

Obverse DescriptionPortrait of Lincoln

Obverse CreatorVictor David Brenner

Reverse DescriptionWheat ears

Reverse Creator-

Mint or Printing PressPhiladelphia Mint

Diameter19.05 mm

Thickness-

Production TypeCirculation

Edge TypePlain

Mintage-

Coins Topic/ThemeLincoln

Country / EmpireUnited States

Start Year1909

End YearPresent

Coin Product NameLincoln Penny

Mint MarkP

Obverse ObjectsLincoln

Reverse ObjectsWheat

ShapeRound

MaterialCopper

Design Variationt

Design Variation DetailsDifferent mint marks

Year Displayed2023

Variation Details

Grading Company-

Grade-

Coins Error-

AlignmentMedal

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