The front (obverse) of the penny pictures a right-facing profile of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America. The back reads, “UNITED STATES oF AMERICA,” “ONE CENT,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” (which means, “Out of many, one”).
When did Lincoln’s face first appear on the penny?
1909
Every penny you’ve ever spent probably had Abraham Lincoln on it. He’s been on the front (obverse) of the penny since 1909! When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin, but it looked very different from a modern cent.
What does LB on a penny mean?
The initials LB appears on the back, left-hand side, just below the One-Cent banner. The initials stand for Lyndall Bass, the Associate Designer of the shield penny. JFM appears on the back, right-hand side, just below the One-Cent banner. It stands for Sculptor-Engraver Joseph F. Menna of the U.S.
When did Lincoln put in God we trust on a penny?
The phrase “in god we trust” was included for the first time on a Lincoln cent coin. Congress passed an act back in 1865 stating that the phrase would appear on American coins but it wasn’t until the Lincoln penny that the act received any follow through. After approval by then Head of the U.S. Treasury, Franklin MacVeagh on July 14, 1909.
What is the meaning of a Lincoln penny?
The Lincoln Cents or popular “wheat penny” is a symbol of permanent change in coin collecting. Abraham Lincoln was one of America’s most notable presidents. Known for his choices surrounding the American Civil War (1861-1865) and the issue of slavery in the country, Lincoln is integral to American history.
What’s the best quote to use with pennies?
You know I need a lot more than that.” If teardrops were pennies and heartaches were gold, I’d have all the treasures my pockets could hold. If you look after the pennies, the dollars will look after themselves. Whatever your dream is, every extra penny you have needs to be going to that.
How can you tell if a Lincoln penny is in good condition?
One simple way to do this is to examine the wheat stalks on the coin’s reverse. If the parallel lines at the top of the wheat stalk are showing, the coin is likely in fine or even better condition.
