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How do you identify a Lincoln cent?

Identify variety of Lincoln cent. Philadelphia, the main mint along with branch mints Denver and San Francisco struck wheat cents. Mintmarks were used to identify the mint striking the coin. No Mintmark Under Date: Philadelphia Mint Struck the Coin Over the course of the wheat penny series (1909 to 1958).

Are Lincoln cents worth anything?

Lincoln cents are a series enjoying strong demand by collectors. Their interest and collecting preferences form the basis to how much each coin is worth. Among 20th century US coins, collecting Lincoln cents places just behind the Peace Dollar series as a favorite with collectors.

When was the Lincoln cent made?

The Lincoln Cent with the Lincoln Memorial reverse design was first released in 1959, on February 12th to commemorate the sesquicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. (150th anniversary) The reverse was designed by Frank Gasparro, who won the internal competition the Mint held amongst the Mint's engravers.

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