First, there was the proof cent included with the proof set. It allows me to organize my cents any way i choose. Collectors checklist for lincoln cents wheat reverse 19091958 wheat cent reverse, vdb initials wheat cent reverse, no vdb 1909 1909s 1910 1910s 1911 1911d 1911s 1912 1912d. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare minimum value of coin. This is a detailed look at the history of the lincoln cent and includes details about each year of production beginning in 1909. David became a full time coin dealer in the early 80s, and has been a regular on the national and international coin.
David started collecting coins at the age of nine and has been trading at coin shows since he was ten years old. The official red book a guide book of united states coins is 74 years. We represent clients at auction all series not just indian cents for 5%. A big start for americas favorite little coin the lincoln cent. Coins and jewelry 1909 lincoln cent ngc and cac ms66rd. This coin is a great uncirculated coin for a collection. Call us at 7734721882 or book your appointment online today. The obverse, depicting abraham lincoln, was designed by chief engraver george. Whitman lincoln cents coin folder 197520 vol no 3 penny. He was born on march 1, 1848 in dublin, ireland to a french father and irish mother.
Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. Augustus saint gaudens is known for designing one of the most iconic us coins in history. Every date and mint is illustrated, including proof issues. Search for banknote or coin dealers by location or specialty to find retailers, wholesalers, auction houses, and estate liquidators. Home coins us coins half cents and cents lincoln cent wheat reverse 124 of 151,612 results. The lincoln cent had the memorial design on the reverse from 1959 until 2008.
The illinois centennial half dollar is a commemorative 50 cent piece struck by the united states bureau of the mint in 1918. Central park zoo elongated penny new york usa cent snow monkey souvenir coin. David mayfield is a vice president at heritage auctions. Victor david brenner, frank gasparo, lyndall bass edge style. All coins come in brilliant uncirculated or gem proof condition. From the day it first appeared in 1909, the lincoln cent has been an extremely popular coin. The family immigrated to the united states when saint gaudens was only 6 months old and he would be raised in new york city. I have collected coins for more than 60 years and my grading is accurate.
The san francisco issue for the first year, with his initials, is one of the most recognized of all u. Popular coin series is an insight into the coin hobby and us coins by denomination and series. Lincoln cent lincoln cent most endearing, popular u. Wtb 1909s, 1911s, 1914d lincoln cents, plus indian head. Buy lincoln wheat cents minted 1909 to 1958 first issued in 1909, the lincoln cent has become the most popular of all american coin series, honoring the person many americans believed to be the. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Coin error books to help you spot minting and production errors. Us rare coins colonials half cents large cents flying eagle cents indian cents lincoln cents two cents 3 cent silver 3 cent nickels half dimes nickels dimes twenty cents quarters halves early. Now, as the coin nears its 100th anniversary and the bicentennial of abraham lincoln s birth, q.
Collectors checklist for lincoln cents liberty coin. We can also fill your need please send us your want list. The lincoln cent is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. It has companion books for other coins and works well as a reference. Matteproof lincoln cents were produced in philly from 1909 until 1916, and brilliant proofs were struck from 1936 until 1942, again from 1950 until 1964, and annually since 1968. Pdf download 2019 official red book of united states coins hidden spiral guide book of united states coins free epub. The obverse or heads side was designed by victor david brenner. Central park childrens zoo elongated penny ny usa cent. Generations of coin collectors have grown up with the lincoln cent.
From the beginning of the lincoln cent introduction in 1909 an interest to collect the series was strong. Lincoln bicentennial one cent program lincoln bicentennial one cent program in 2009, the united states mint issued four different pennies in recognition not only of the 200th anniversary of. Home coins us coins half cents and cents lincoln cent modern type 5, bicentennial. As a side note, please forgive us for using the informal term pennies veteran collectors properly call this coin the cent, but more often than not, society refers to it as the penny on second thought, lets not teach bad habits, so from now on, well employ the proper numismatic lingo it is the cent. We are also interested in buying high grade flying eagle and indian cents. It is very handy for checking out a collectors inventory and helping look for new choices. And now the shield reverse design which started in 2009 has replaced the memorial cent. New 2021 official red book redbook guide of us coins price list. Brenner designed the lincoln cent and his initials appeared on the reverse for a limited time during the first year of issue.
We are committed to offering only properly graded coins at fair prices. Tokens, confederate coins, private gold, and all the latest national park quarters, presidential and native american dollars, lincoln cents, and more. The obverse or heads side was designed by victor david brenner, as was the original reverse, depicting two. Lincoln park zoo elongated penny chicago il usa cent bats souvenir coin. Pdf download 2019 official red book of united states coins. Coins in coin collections of other members for lincoln memorial cent. Whitman national park quarters coin folders books 1 and 2 2010 2021 albums. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell coins. Coin value price chart for lincoln memorial cent 1c. The lincoln memorial cents replaced the wheat back penny that ran from 1909 until 1958.
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