The $144,000 Lincoln Wheat Penny: A Hidden Fortune Still Jingling in Your Pocket
Lincoln Wheat Penny: The Lincoln Wheat Penny, also known as the Wheat Cent, first appeared in 1909 to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday. It was a big deal—the first U.S. coin to show a real president’s face, replacing older designs like the Indian Head penny. Design and Production Basics Designed by Victor David Brenner, the … Read more