1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent AU

1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent AU

Bullion Exchanges is pleased to offer the 1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent AU! Struck by the United States Mint, this historic American penny weighs 3.11 grams and is composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Offered in About Uncirculated (AU) condition, the coin retains sharp design details with only light signs of circulation. As a first-year issue of the famous Lincoln Wheat cent series, the 1909 penny represents an important turning point in American coinage. Collectors seeking classic U.S. coins can add this 1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent AU to their collection today.

The Lincoln cent was introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Designed by sculptor Victor David Brenner, the coin represented a significant departure from earlier U.S. coin designs. Lincoln became the first historical individual to appear on a regular-issue circulating United States coin, replacing the Indian Head cent that had been produced since 1859.

Brenner’s design features a right-facing portrait of Lincoln on the obverse and two wheat ears on the reverse, which led collectors to commonly refer to the series as the “Wheat Penny” or “Wheat Cent.” The Wheat reverse remained in use from 1909 through 1958 before being replaced by the Lincoln Memorial design in 1959.

The first Lincoln cents produced in 1909 originally displayed Brenner’s initials, “V.D.B.,” prominently near the bottom of the reverse. After objections arose over the size and placement of the initials, they were removed during the first year of production. Consequently, both VDB and non-VDB Lincoln cents were issued in 1909. This coin represents the non-VDB 1909 issue, making it a distinct first-year variety within the Lincoln Wheat cent series.

Coin Specifications:

• Weight of 3.11 grams
• Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
• Face Value: $0.01
• Almost Uncirculated condition
• Produced by the US Mint
• Obverse: Features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln along with the year of mintage.
• Reverse: Displays two wheat ears flanking the inscriptions "ONE CENT," "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM."

Why Own the 1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent AU?

• Collect an original first-year Lincoln Wheat cent from 1909
• Add an About Uncirculated example with well-preserved design details to your collection
• Own a coin commemorating the centennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth
• Expand a Lincoln Wheat Penny set with the historic non-VDB 1909 variety
• Acquire a classic copper U.S. coin with more than a century of numismatic history

Begin or expand a Lincoln Wheat cent collection with an original issue from the series’ inaugural year. The 1909 Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent AU combines an important date, Victor David Brenner’s enduring Lincoln portrait, and attractive About Uncirculated condition in one classic American coin. Bullion Exchanges carries a diverse selection of collectible U.S. coins at competitive prices. Once your order is placed, our team will carefully package your purchase for secure delivery.

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