What obverse does a Lincoln penny have?

The obverse of the original Lincoln Penny depicts a bust of Lincoln, facing right, with the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” above. The word “LIBERTY” is behind the bust, with the date and mintmark in front. The original reverse design depicts two wheat stalks, one on each side with the words “ONE CENT” on two lines in the center.

Who is on the obverse of a penny?

The penny is the United States’ one-cent coin. The person on the obverse (heads) of the penny is Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president. He’s been on the penny since 1909. The current design on the reverse (tails) is a Union Shield. It has been on the penny since 2010. The 13 stripes on the shield represent the 13 original states.

What is the most valuable date on a Lincoln penny?

There is no “D” visible and the “ONE CENT” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” are both highly visible. This is the most valuable of all varieties. With a mintage of 2,520,000 coins, this date is often weakly struck. The value tends to increase significantly in Uncirculated condition. This is another Key Date of the early Lincoln Penny series.