The Lincoln Wheat Penny Valued at $200K: First struck in 1909 and issued through 1958, the Lincoln Wheat cent stands as a cornerstone of American coin collecting. While the vast majority remain plentiful, a few elusive varieties have soared to jaw‑dropping figures at auction—one specimen even changing hands for $849,000. In the pages that follow, … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny Valued: The Lincoln Wheat Penny, first introduced in 1909, changed American coins forever. Instead of the usual images like eagles or Lady Liberty, it featured a real person—President Abraham Lincoln—on a coin used every day. Designed by Victor David Brenner, the penny showed Lincoln’s face on the front and two wheat … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny may look like just another coin, but certain rare versions have been valued in the millions. Originally minted in 1909 to honor President Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday, this iconic penny has become a legend among collectors. One particular version—the elusive 1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny—has sparked rumors of being worth up to $21 million. Could such … Read more