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1928 Lincoln Wheat Penny Circulated
Key Facts & Value
Key Fact
Description
This is a U.S. 1928 Lincoln cent, a copper penny featuring a profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse. The inscription "IN GOD WE TRUST" arches above Lincoln's head, with "LIBERTY" to the left and the year "1928" to the right. The reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial. The coin exhibits signs of circulation, indicating it has been used in everyday commerce.
History
Introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, the Lincoln cent replaced the Indian Head cent. Designed by Victor David Brenner, its obverse features Lincoln's portrait. The reverse design has evolved over time, with the current Lincoln Memorial design introduced in 1959. The 1928 mintage occurred during the era of significant industrialization and economic growth in the United States.
Facts
The Lincoln cent has been minted continuously since 1909, making it one of the longest-running coin designs in U.S. history. The initial reverse design featured wheat stalks, which were later replaced by the Lincoln Memorial. The composition has changed from copper to copper-plated zinc during wartime and back to copper-based alloys. This enduring design is a familiar piece of American numismatic history.
Value Fact
Circulated 1928 Lincoln cents are generally common and widely available in the collector market. Their value is typically low, often ranging from a few cents to under a dollar depending on the coin's condition and any specific mint marks. Demand is consistent from collectors building sets or those interested in early 20th-century U.S. coinage.
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