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US cents (a/k/a pennies) have had many designs on their reverse sides. All have the words ONE CENT.

1793: A circular chain with 13 links

1793-1857 (Large cents): a wreath

1856-1909 (small cents, Flying Eagle and Indian Head): a wreath

1909-1958: Two wheat ears, hence the name "wheat cents"

1959-2008: The Lincoln Memorial

2009: Four designs for the Lincoln Bicentennial:

- Lincoln's cabin

- Young Lincoln in Illinois

- The Illinois capitol building

- The US Capitol as it appeared at the time of his inauguration

2010-present: The Union Shield.

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