Introduced in 1909 to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's 100th birthday, the Lincoln Wheat Penny was the first U.S. coin to depict a president, breaking the tradition of using allegorical figures.
The coin's design was crafted by sculptor Victor D. Brenner, whose initials "VDB" appeared on the reverse side of the initial 1909 release.
In 1943, to conserve copper for the war effort, the U.S. Mint produced pennies using zinc-coated steel.
One of the most famous errors in coinage, the 1955 doubled die penny features noticeable doubling in the date and lettering.
Pennies minted in San Francisco (denoted by an "S" mint mark) during certain years, such as the 1931-S penny, had lower production numbers, increasing their value among collectors.
Depending on their condition and rarity, some Lincoln Wheat Pennies have fetched significant sums at auctions.
Despite being out of regular production since 1958, Lincoln Wheat Pennies occasionally appear in circulation.
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