During World War 2, copper was a precious metal for arms manufacturing. As such, the US gov't had to find an alternative to the copper used in pennies so that more of it could be put towards the war effort. read more
Lincoln Wheat Pennies (1909-1958) The perennially popular Lincoln wheat penny, launched by the U.S. Mint in 1909, are beloved by casual collectors and serious numismatists alike. While some original edition pennies from 1909 boast significant collectible value, there are other editions of the Lincoln coveted by coin collectors as well. read more
Silver Content: 0% Numismatic Value: 15 cents to $5.00 Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around 15 cents, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $5 at auction. read more