Penny (United States coin) - Wikipedia
The penny, formally known as the cent, is a coin in the United States representing one-hundredth of a dollar. It has been the lowest face-value physical unit of U.S. currency since the abolition of the half-cent in 1857 (the abstract mill, which has never been minted, equal to a tenth of a cent, continues to see limited use in the fields of ...
Penny - United States Mint
Oct 28, 2024 · The design on the first penny was of a woman with flowing hair symbolizing liberty. The coin was larger and made of pure copper, while today’s smaller coin is made of copper and zinc. Liberty stayed on the penny for more than 60 years.
The Amazing And Colorful History Of The U.S. Penny - U.S. Coins Guide
Sep 9, 2024 · The Modern U.S. Penny: The Lincoln Cent. In 1909, the famous Abraham Lincoln portrait was first used on the obverse (heads side) of the U.S. penny. It’s the longest-running coin design ever in the United States. Victor David Brenner designed the Lincoln cent.
Lincoln Cent Reference, Penny Designs & Coin Images (1909-2009)
Lincoln penny - basic obverse design used since inception (1909). Originally released in 1909 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Penny would introduce a radical departure from normal US coinage designs of the country.
Penny | U.S. Mint for Kids - United States Mint
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.
A Brief History of the U.S. Cent - pennies.org
The one-cent coin, commonly known as the penny, was the first currency of any type authorized by the United States, and for over two centuries, the penny’s design has symbolized the spirit of the nation, from Liberty to Lincoln.
1860-2010 150 Years of Penny Designs - Littleton Coin Company
Celebrate coinage history with a fascinating 9-coin set containing one of each U.S. cent design from 1860-2010. Enjoy hard-to-find older coins, special 100th anniversary Lincolns, and first cent with the new Union Shield design!
Designs for Lincoln Pennies in 2009 - The Spruce Crafts
Apr 14, 2022 · As this image gallery demonstrates, the new 2009 penny designs are intended to show four different phases of Abraham Lincoln's life. Lincoln is only depicted in two of the designs, the second and third.
2010 Shield Penny Facts, Values & Controversy - U.S. Coins Guide
In 2010 the U.S. penny was redesigned. It now has the union shield on the reverse. See current Lincoln Shield penny values and all Lincoln cent changes since 1909.
A Brief History of the American Cent - GovMint.com
May 21, 2019 · As the lowest denomination circulating coin issued, the cent, also known as the penny, was the first coin (along with half cents) struck by the U.S. Mint beginning in 1793. Keep reading to find out mo