Join Group! Introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, the Lincoln Wheat Penny was the first U.S. coin to feature a real person’s likeness.Designed by Victor David Brenner, the coin showcases Lincoln’s profile on the obverse and two wheat stalks on the reverse, symbolizing prosperity. Minted until 1958, these pennies were … Continue reading The Lincoln Wheat Penny Valued at $4.1 Million, Still in Circulation