The Lincoln Wheat Penny, first introduced in 1909, revolutionized American coinage by featuring a real historical figure—President Abraham Lincoln—on a circulating U.S. coin. Before this, coins typically displayed symbolic figures like Lady Liberty or national emblems such as eagles. Designed by Victor David Brenner, the coin’s front showcases a detailed side portrait of Lincoln, while … Continue reading The Lincoln Wheat Penny Valued at $4.9 Million and Still in Circulation