The Lincoln Wheat Penny Valued at $49,000 — Still in Circulation?
When the Lincoln Wheat Penny first entered circulation in 1909, it changed American coinage forever. For the first time, a real person — President Abraham Lincoln — was featured on a U.S. coin, replacing the traditional symbols like Lady Liberty or eagles. Designed by Victor David Brenner, the coin’s obverse displayed a dignified profile of … Read more