The one cent coin was first introduced with decimal currency on 14 February 1966. The original reverse design of a feather tailed glider has not been changed since the introduction.One cent coins were produced by the Royal Australian Mint, the Royal Mint Melbourne branch, the Royal Mint Perth branch, and the Royal Mint, Llantrisant. Antique 1892 One Cent Invitation Postcards Antique Invitation to Artist Sale on December 7 1892 Lewis J Bird Auctioneer Sale Postcard SalvagenationVintage. From shop SalvagenationVintage. 5 out of 5 stars (6,091) 6,091 reviews. Sale Price $3.75. The penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint after its establishment in 1792. The design on the first penny was of a woman with flowing hair symbolizing liberty. The coin was larger and made of pure copper, while today’s smaller coin is made of copper and zinc.
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Circulating Coins- Year of Issue: 1793 to Present
- Authorizing Legislation: Coinage Act of 1792
Background
The “Union Shield” theme is the current design of the U.S. one-cent coin. The U.S. Mint first issued this design in 2010. The obverse (heads) shows the image of President Abraham Lincoln used on the penny since 1909. The shield on the reverse (tails) represents Lincoln’s preservation of the United States as a single country.
The penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint after its establishment in 1792. The design on the first penny was of a woman with flowing hair symbolizing liberty. The coin was larger and made of pure copper, while today’s smaller coin is made of copper and zinc.
Liberty stayed on the penny for more than 60 years. In 1857, the coin got smaller and the metal composition changed to 88% copper and 12% nickel. With these changes came new designs. In 1857 and 1858 the new coins featured a flying eagle on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. The “Indian Head” design appeared from 1859 to 1909.
In 1909, Abraham Lincoln became the first president featured on our coins in honor of his 100th birthday. The Lincoln penny obverse showed the image of Lincoln designed by Victor David Brenner that is still used today. From 1909 to 1958 the reverse featured two sheaves of wheat. From 1959 to 2008, the reverse was an image of the Lincoln Memorial designed by Frank Gasparro to commemorate Lincoln’s 150th birthday.
In 2009, the Mint issued four different pennies throughout the year as part of the Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program. The program recognized Lincoln’s 200th birthday and the 100th anniversary of the first Lincoln cent. The themes on the reverses represented the four major aspects of Lincoln’s life.
Unusual Pennies:
- In 1943, pennies were made of zinc-coated steel because copper was needed during World War II.
- At the beginning of 1943, a limited number of copper pennies were struck by mistake.
- In honor of the Mint’s 225th anniversary in 2017, pennies made in Philadelphia had a “P” mint mark for the first time.
- In 2019, the West Point Mint made special collectible pennies with a “W” mint mark.
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Obverse (heads): Shows the familiar likeness of President Abraham Lincoln featured since 1909.Reverse (tails):
First issued in 2010 and emblematic of Lincoln’s preservation of the United States as a single and united country. It features a union shield with 13 vertical stripes and our national motto in a horizontal bar above. A banner drapes across the front. Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- Year
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- ONE CENT
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
| Composition | Weight | Diameter | Thickness | Edge | No. of Reeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Copper Plated Zinc Balance Zn | 2.500 g | 19.05 mm | 1.52 mm | Plain | N/A |
1943-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Bronze/Copper
Artist Information
Obverse- Designer: Victor D. Brenner
- Sculptor: Joseph Menna, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Lyndall Bass