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The Lincoln Memorial design was introduced in 1959, to honor the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.
The Memorial design was used until 2008. In 2009, four special designs were issued for the Lincoln bicentennial. Starting in 2010, all cents carry a Union shield on the reverse side.
1909 was the last year of the Indian Head cent and the first year of the new Lincoln Cent. The wheat penny series lasted from 1909-1958 and the Memorial Cent from 1959-2008, in 2009, there were 4 different coins depicting an event in Lincoln's life. From 2010 to present it is minted with a union shield on the reverse.
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Is there a 1959 wheat penny?
No. The last year for wheat pennies was 1958. 1959 was the first year for Lincoln Memorial pennies.
1870 Lincoln pennies?
The first Lincoln cents were struck in 1909. You may have a token or privately-issued memorial piece. Please post a new question with additional details such as wording, a description of the image(s), etc.
When was the first Lincoln penny issued?
The first Lincoln penny was issued in 1909 to mark the centennial of Lincoln's birth in 1809. From 1909 to 1958 the back had a very plain design with the words ONE CENT and 2 stylized wheat ears representing American agricultural power. The Lincoln Memorial design was adopted in 1959 to honor Lincoln's 150th anniversary. In 2009 four special designs were issued for the Lincoln bicentennial. Since then. all Lincoln pennies have the Union Shield on the back - back to a plain design.
Where are all the 1959 pennies?
Because 1959 was the first year of the Lincoln Memorial design after 50 years of "wheaties", people hoarded many of them.
What was built first the Washington monument or the Lincoln memorial?
Lincoln memorial
1959 wheat penny worth?
1959 was the first year for Lincoln Memorial pennies, and it's worth about 2 cents due to copper content.
What is the last year wheat pennies were made?
1958. In 1959, the 50th anniversary of the first (1909) Lincoln cent, the wheat ears were replaced with a picture of the Lincoln Memorial. Wheat cents were made from 1909 to 1958.
When were Halfpennies and Pennies first minted under Queen Victoria?
The first British coins to feature Queen Victoria were issued in 1838.The first Queen Victoria Pennies issued for circulation were issued in 1841. There were Proof coins issued in 1839.The first Queen Victoria Halfpennies were issued in 1838.
What memorial in Washington DC had a word spelled wrong on it when it was first built?
The Lincoln Memorial has the word "future" spelled as "Euture".
When did the wheat penny first come out?
The wheat cent was first issued in 1909 to honor the 100th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. It was produced for 50 years until it was redesigned in 1959 when the Lincoln Memorial cent was issued to honor his 150th birthday. This cent too was produced for 50 years until 2009 when the cent was again redesigned to honor the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln.
When was the Lincoln memorial first dedicated?
May 30, 1922
What is value of 1891 Lincoln head penny.?
Such a coin could not have existed, Lincoln pennies were first struck in 1909, in 1891 the US was using Indian Head pennies.
