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According to the US Treasury's web site, the first Lincoln Head penny was introduced August 2, 1909, replacing the Indian Head penny. It was the first coin to feature a real person and a president. It was in production until February 12, 1959 when it was replaced by the Lincoln Memorial Building in honor of President Lincoln's 150th birthday.
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When was the first Indian head wheat penny made?
There's no such thing as an "Indian wheat" penny. Indian head cents were made from 1859 to 1909. Wheat cents were made from 1909 to 1958. There was an overlap in 1909 - both designs were issued that year.
When was the first year for the wheat head penny?
1909
How long was the US 'Wheat penny' in production?
The penny that is commonly called the 'Wheat Penny' was first minted in 1909 and the last year of minting was 1958.
What year did the first wheat penny start?
The Lincoln cent with the wheat design was introduced in 1909.
Is there a 1959 wheat penny?
No. The last year for wheat pennies was 1958. 1959 was the first year for Lincoln Memorial pennies.
First wheat penny?
Was in the year 1909.
When was the first Indian head wheat penny made?
There's no such thing as an "Indian wheat" penny. Indian head cents were made from 1859 to 1909. Wheat cents were made from 1909 to 1958. There was an overlap in 1909 - both designs were issued that year.
When was the first year for the wheat head penny?
1909
How long was the US 'Wheat penny' in production?
The penny that is commonly called the 'Wheat Penny' was first minted in 1909 and the last year of minting was 1958.
What year did the first wheat penny start?
The Lincoln cent with the wheat design was introduced in 1909.
Is there a 1959 wheat penny?
No. The last year for wheat pennies was 1958. 1959 was the first year for Lincoln Memorial pennies.
How much is 1959 wheat penny worth?
Please look at the date again. 1958 was the last year for Wheat Penny's.
What is the value of a 1904 silver wheat penny?
The US has never made a silver one cent coin (it may have been plated) and the first year for wheat cents was 1909. Look at the coin again and post new question.
In what year did the Wheat Penny start and in what year did it stop?
1909 - 1958
How much is 1988 S Wheat Penny?
1958 was the last year for Wheat penny's, look at the coin again and post new question.
How much is a 1901 Lincoln wheat penny worth?
Double check that date. The first year for Lincoln cents was 1909.
How much is a 1957 wheat penny with a D under the date worth circulated?
They made more than a billion of them that year. It's worth one cent.
