Now, as the coin nears its 100th anniversary and the bicentennial of abraham lincoln s birth, q. For the collectors, there were three west point lincoln cents. The complete guide to lincoln cents is the only book to cover all aspects of the lincoln cent series with comprehensive listings from the first lincoln cent of 1909 through the famous 1995 doubleddie. Pcgs authorized dealer directory of rare coins, bullion, u. Home coins us coins half cents and cents lincoln cent modern type 5, bicentennial. The san francisco issue for the first year, with his initials, is one of the most recognized of all u. The illinois centennial half dollar is a commemorative 50 cent piece struck by the united states bureau of the mint in 1918. Lincoln park zoo elongated penny chicago il usa cent bats souvenir coin.
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. Whitman national park quarters coin folders books 1 and 2 2010 2021 albums. 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. Lincoln cent lincoln cent most endearing, popular u. Home coins us coins half cents and cents lincoln cent wheat reverse 124 of 151,612 results.
Whitman lincoln cents coin folder 197520 vol no 3 penny. The lincoln cent is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. And now the shield reverse design which started in 2009 has replaced the memorial cent. It has companion books for other coins and works well as a reference. Every date and mint is illustrated, including proof issues. Pdf download 2019 official red book of united states coins hidden spiral guide book of united states coins free epub.
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. 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. From the beginning of the lincoln cent introduction in 1909 an interest to collect the series was strong. All coins come in brilliant uncirculated or gem proof condition. We are committed to offering only properly graded coins at fair prices. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell coins. David mayfield is a vice president at heritage auctions. David became a full time coin dealer in the early 80s, and has been a regular on the national and international coin. We represent clients at auction all series not just indian cents for 5%. Augustus saint gaudens is known for designing one of the most iconic us coins in history. It is very handy for checking out a collectors inventory and helping look for new choices. The obverse or heads side was designed by victor david brenner.
Lincoln cents folder plain official whitman coin folder. 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. Collectors checklist for lincoln cents liberty coin. This is a detailed look at the history of the lincoln cent and includes details about each year of production beginning in 1909. We are also interested in buying high grade flying eagle and indian cents. David started collecting coins at the age of nine and has been trading at coin shows since he was ten years old. Central park childrens zoo elongated penny ny usa cent. The lincoln memorial cents replaced the wheat back penny that ran from 1909 until 1958. Generations of coin collectors have grown up with the lincoln cent. The lincoln plain folders do what they are designed to do.
Coin error books to help you spot minting and production errors. Central park zoo elongated penny new york usa cent snow monkey souvenir coin. Coins in coin collections of other members for lincoln memorial cent type items. First, there was the proof cent included with the proof set. 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. The lincoln cent had the memorial design on the reverse from 1959 until 2008. Popular coin series is an insight into the coin hobby and us coins by denomination and series. Pdf download 2019 official red book of united states coins. We can also fill your need please send us your want list. The family immigrated to the united states when saint gaudens was only 6 months old and he would be raised in new york city. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare minimum value of coin.
He was born on march 1, 1848 in dublin, ireland to a french father and irish mother. The official red book a guide book of united states coins is 74 years. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. This coin is a great uncirculated coin for a collection. 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. Brenner designed the lincoln cent and his initials appeared on the reverse for a limited time during the first year of issue.
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