kyleseguin
7 days ago
COINS
2008
Key Facts & Value
Key Fact
Description
This is a copper Lincoln cent, a one-cent coin from the United States. The obverse features a profile bust of President Abraham Lincoln, designed by Victor David Brenner. The reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial, an engraving originally by Frank Gasparro. This coin is a standard circulation strike with a reeded edge, a common denomination featuring a prominent American president.
History
The Lincoln cent was introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. It replaced the Indian Head cent, which had been in circulation for fifty years. The design by Victor David Brenner was chosen, and the coin has remained in continuous production, making it one of the longest-running coin designs in US history.
Facts
The Lincoln cent is one of the most collected coins in the United States. Its iconic imagery has made it a familiar sight for generations. Collectors often seek out specific mint marks, dates, and varieties, including rare errors or different metal compositions from earlier years, making even common cents historically significant.
Value Fact
Circulation strike Lincoln cents, especially those from more recent decades, typically have a low numismatic value. Common date examples in circulated condition might be worth only a few cents over their face value. However, certain key dates or coins in exceptionally high grades, or with rare mint errors, can command significantly higher prices in the collector market.
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