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Latest Stories
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Why America Chose Wheat for the Penny
Estimated Reading Time: 8–10 minutes Abraham Lincoln dominates the front of the 1909 cent. Turn the coin over, however, and…
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What Makes Some Wheat Pennies Look Almost Orange?
Estimated Reading Time: 8–10 minutes A Lincoln Wheat Penny can be 70, 90, or even more than 100 years old…
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Why Two Wheat Pennies From the Same Year Can Look Completely Different
Estimated Reading Time: 8–10 minutes Put two Lincoln Wheat Pennies with the same date and mint mark side by side…
