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There were several factors in the decision. President Theodore Roosevelt was a strong proponent of redesigning American coinage which, with a few notable exceptions, had featured various images of Miss Liberty on every denomination. Several coins including the cent hadn't been redesigned for decades which made them particular candidates for Roosevelt's interest.
When plans to honor the centennial of Lincoln's birth started to take shape, new designs had been chosen for every eligible coin except the cent. The Mint decided that Lincoln's portrait should be placed on the penny as part of the centennial. They hired sculptor Victor David Brenner who had already created a well-received medal honoring Lincoln. Brenner adapted his design for the new coin and production began in mid-1909.
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When were Indian head pennies minted?
Indian Head cents were minted from 1859 to mid-1909, when the Lincoln cent was introduced.
How much is an 1934 Indian head penny worth?
No Indian Head cents were struck after 1909. A 1934 Lincoln cent is worth about 10 cents in average condition.
What is the value of 1925 Indian head penny?
The last year for the series of Indian head cents was 1909. If it is a US Lincoln cents dated 1925, the value is 10 to 25 cents depending on condition.
Is it possible to have a 1904 Lincoln penny?
No. The first Lincoln cents were minted in 1909. All 1904 cents carry the famous Indian Head design.
How big is the 1877 Indian head penny?
The diameter is 19mm same as Lincoln cents.
The Lincoln penny replaced what penny?
Lincoln cents replaced Indian Head cents starting in 1909
What one cent coin was replaced by the Lincoln cent in the US in 1909?
The Indian Head cents were replaced by Lincoln cents in 1909.
When were Indian head pennies minted?
Indian Head cents were minted from 1859 to mid-1909, when the Lincoln cent was introduced.
How much is an 1934 Indian head penny worth?
No Indian Head cents were struck after 1909. A 1934 Lincoln cent is worth about 10 cents in average condition.
What is the value of 1925 Indian head penny?
The last year for the series of Indian head cents was 1909. If it is a US Lincoln cents dated 1925, the value is 10 to 25 cents depending on condition.
Is it possible to have a 1904 Lincoln penny?
No. The first Lincoln cents were minted in 1909. All 1904 cents carry the famous Indian Head design.
How big is the 1877 Indian head penny?
The diameter is 19mm same as Lincoln cents.
What is the value of 1943 Indian head wheat penny?
Indian head cents were made from 1859 to 1909 Wheat cents (Lincoln head) were made from 1909 to 1958. Please check again and post a new question.
What is the value of a 1913 Indian head penny?
The last Indian head pennies were minted in 1909. All cents from 1913 carry the familiar portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
What is the value of an 1897 Lincoln cent?
Please check your coin again. The first Lincoln cents were minted in 1909. All 1897 US cents carried the famous Indian Head design.
What is value 1909 penny?
1909 was the last year for Indian Head cents and the first year for Lincoln cents. Post new question as to type of coin.
What is the value of a Lincoln 4 Cents Stamp with the word Lincoln above Lincoln's head?
4 cents
