0
It was partly an issue of timing. When it was decided to honor Lincoln's centennial by putting his image on a coin, the existing nickel design had been in use for 24 years but the cent had carried the same image (the famous Indian Head design) for almost 50 years. By law the Mint would have needed to wait for Congressional approval for a new nickel but the penny's image was old enough that the Mint could change it unilaterally.
As it was, the design process didn't even start till January of 1909 so the Mint continued to strike Indian Head cents until August of that year, when enough Lincoln cents were available to begin circulation.
What else can I help you with?
When did Abraham Lincoln first appear on the US cent?
The Lincoln cent entered circulation in August, 1909.
Whose image is on the us cent?
Abraham Lincoln
Purple Abraham Lincoln 4 cent stamp what year?
1961
What coin did Lincoln appear in?
Abraham Lincoln was never IN a coin, but his image has been ON the US cent since 1909.
When did the wheat penny first come out?
The wheat cent was first issued in 1909 to honor the 100th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. It was produced for 50 years until it was redesigned in 1959 when the Lincoln Memorial cent was issued to honor his 150th birthday. This cent too was produced for 50 years until 2009 when the cent was again redesigned to honor the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln.
What is the value of a 1920 Indian head cent?
Perhaps you mean the buffalo nickel, because Abraham Lincoln has been on the cent since 1909.
Who are the faces on the penny nickel dime and quarter?
A portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, appears on the front of the US 1 cent piece.If you are asking about the Canadian, Australian or New Zealand 1 cent piece or the British penny, the answer is Queen Elizabeth the Second.
When did Abraham Lincoln first appear on the US cent?
The Lincoln cent entered circulation in August, 1909.
Who is the president that is on a 1 cent penny?
Abraham Lincoln (16th president)
Whose image is on the us cent?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was presidrent after ten cent jimmy?
Abraham Lincoln
Who is on the US cent?
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the US.
How much is a Lincoln steel cent and a silver Jefferson nickel worth?
The Lincoln cent 5 to 10 cents, the Jefferson about $1.00 for the silver.
Which US currency is Lincoln on?
Abraham Lincoln's likeness is on the 5$ bill and the penny (1 cent).
What president is on the 1.00 cent coin?
Abraham Lincoln That's why they're called Lincoln cents
Purple Abraham Lincoln 4 cent stamp what year?
1961
Was Abraham Lincoln on the penny first?
Abraham Lincoln was the first real person to be depicted on the U.S. cent. Previous issues of the cent portrayed Lady Liberty, even the Indian Head cent was actually Lady Liberty wearing an Indian headdress.
