A Century of the Lincoln Cent // Mint State Condition // American Classics Series // Wood Presentation Box

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A Century of the Lincoln Cent // Mint State Condition // American Classics Series // Wood Presentation Box

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Product Description

This collection honors President Abraham Lincoln with 3 different designs featured in the popular U.S. coin series that bear his image. Lincoln became the first President to be depicted on a circulating coin with the introduction of the Lincoln Cent on the 100th anniversary of his birth in 1909.

The reverse of the original Lincoln cent issued from 1909 to 1958 depicted two wheat stalks, giving rise to its common name, the “wheat penny.” The wheat reverse design was later replaced in 1959 with the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate Lincoln’s 150th birthday. Since 2010, the reverse has featured a new depiction of the Union Shield, emblematic of President Lincoln's preservation of the United States as a single and unified country. Production of the Lincoln cent continues to this day, making it the longest running coin design in U.S. history.

The set offered here features the three different Lincoln cent designs spanning a 100-year period of American history. Each individual coin is housed in an airtight capsule. The set is presented in a luxurious, plush-lined wood box with embossed metallic gold lettering, piano-black finish, and certificate of authenticity. The coins are unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine and will match the exceptional mint-state quality of the ones shown.

Product Details

Measurements
8"L x 6"W x 2"H
OriginUnited States

Coin 1:
— Type: Lincoln Wheat Cent (1909-1958)
— Designer: Victor David Brenner
— Weight: 3.11 grams
— Diameter: 19.00 mm
— Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
— Obverse Design: Abraham Lincoln, facing right
— Obverse Inscription: LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST / DATE
— Reverse Design: Wheat stalks flanking denomination
— Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / ONE CENT

Coin 2:
— Type: Lincoln Memorial Cent (1959-2008)
— Designer: Victor David Brenner / Frank Gasparro
— Weight: 3.11 grams
— Diameter: 19.00 mm
— Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc (1959-1982), 97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper (1982-Present)
— Obverse Design: Abraham Lincoln, facing right
— Obverse Inscription: LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST / DATE
— Reverse Design: Lincoln Memorial
— Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / ONE CENT

Coin 3:
— Type: Lincoln Shield Cent (2010-Present)
— Variety: Business strike
— Designer: Victor David Brenner / Lyndall Bass
— Weight: 2.5 grams
— Diameter: 19.00 mm
— Composition: 97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper
— Obverse Design: Abraham Lincoln, facing right
— Obverse Inscription: LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST / DATE
— Reverse Design: Union shield
— Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / ONE CENT

Please Note: The item(s) you receive will match the quality of the one shown, but may vary slightly due to the nature of original historical artifacts.

FAQ

How many coins all together will I receive?

You will receive three coins.

Shipping Information

Shipping Availability
United States
Shipping Policy
Standard Ground Shipping
Ship In
3-4 weeks ⓘ

If the estimated time seems a bit long, it's because many items are shipped in bulk at the end of the sale (on Nov. 08), which is what affords you the discount. Some items are also made-to-order and/or are shipping internationally. The best things are worth waiting for!
Return Policy

Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation