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All Lincoln cents minted from 1909 to 1958 had the same primary reverse design: the words ONE CENT in large letters, with United States of America in smaller letters below and "E Pluribus Unum" in tiny letters along the top rim.
The wording was enclosed in two bent wheat ears on the left and right sides, symbolic of America's agricultural strength. As a result the coins are known as "wheat ear", "wheat back", or even "wheatie" cents.
The first cents minted in 1909 also carried the initials VDB of the coin's designer, Victor David Brenner, in small letters at the bottom. Later in the year they were removed after public protests over their prominence on the coin, and prejudice against Brenner's religion.
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What year was the Lincoln penny introduced?
The Lincoln penny was first introduced in 1909.
Who is the man on the back of the penny?
Lincoln
What image is on the back of the penny?
The Lincoln Memorial
When was the first Lincoln penny issued?
The first Lincoln penny was issued in 1909 to mark the centennial of Lincoln's birth in 1809. From 1909 to 1958 the back had a very plain design with the words ONE CENT and 2 stylized wheat ears representing American agricultural power. The Lincoln Memorial design was adopted in 1959 to honor Lincoln's 150th anniversary. In 2009 four special designs were issued for the Lincoln bicentennial. Since then. all Lincoln pennies have the Union Shield on the back - back to a plain design.
When was the Lincoln penny first minted?
1909 was the first year.
What year was the Lincoln penny introduced?
The Lincoln penny was first introduced in 1909.
Who is the man on the back of the penny?
Lincoln
Why is Lincoln on the US penny?
The Lincoln Penny was first issued in 1909 to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's 100th birthday.
Which building is on the back of a penny?
The Lincoln Memorial
What image is on the back of the penny?
The Lincoln Memorial
Who is the man on the back of 2009 penny reading a book?
The man on the back of the 2009 penny reading a book is Abraham Lincoln. The design commemorates the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth.
When was the first Lincoln penny issued?
The first Lincoln penny was issued in 1909 to mark the centennial of Lincoln's birth in 1809. From 1909 to 1958 the back had a very plain design with the words ONE CENT and 2 stylized wheat ears representing American agricultural power. The Lincoln Memorial design was adopted in 1959 to honor Lincoln's 150th anniversary. In 2009 four special designs were issued for the Lincoln bicentennial. Since then. all Lincoln pennies have the Union Shield on the back - back to a plain design.
What building is pictured on the back of a penny?
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.
When was the Lincoln penny first minted?
1909 was the first year.
What is a straw penny?
"Staw Penny" refers to an old US penny with wheat on the back, which was the design through the 1950s. Current pennies have the Lincoln Memorial on the back.
Is a 2010 penny with a Lincoln scene on back rare?
Yes.
What building is on of back of the penny?
It's the Lincoln memorial building
