The Lincoln Wheat Penny holds a special place in American coin collecting history. First minted in 1909, it broke with tradition by featuring a real historical figure—President Abraham Lincoln—on a circulating U.S. coin. Before this, U.S. coins commonly displayed symbolic figures like Lady Liberty or national emblems such as eagles. Designed by sculptor Victor David … Continue reading The Lincoln Wheat Penny Valued at $2.9 Million — Still Circulating Today