1959 was the first year the cent used Frank Gasparro's design. The Lincoln Memorial reverse was made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.
In the broader sense it also brought the nation to the next level. The first official cents had Liberty (obverse) and wreaths (reverse) which are traditional designs for young nations, using Gods and symbols. After that the cent briefly used an eagle, more of an emblem of a young nation. Then the cent tried to bring the old and new by putting and Indian headdress on Liberty.
By 1909 Lincoln was seen as a national hero and the old gods seemed inappropriate. The wreath was also altered using wheat stalks instead, another representation of our nations growth. By 1959 the decision to use a building showed how we are past primitive and past farming. Now we are industrial and old enough to have our own history.
Today we see all these odd things on all U.S. coins and even several design changes for the cent. This is like a renaissance times where art is exploding. Art and technology will probably lead to some spectacular coins in the next decade so do not expect to spend another half century staring at Lincoln Shied cents.
Type/Country: 1 Cent / United States
Year: 1959-D
Mintage: 1,279,760,000
Metal: 95% Copper, 5%Tin and Zinc
Value: $0.03 in VF-20
This one was must have sat in water because it got verdigris.
Do you have an older cent and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.
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ReplyDeleteFound a whole roll of 50 cent piece mostly from 1951, 1960, and other years, circulated
How valuable is this?
I need to divvy it up between me and sis
what do I look for and what should I keep?
I have several questions, the first is that I have several coins that I want to know your opinion or knowledge upon them. I have several 1982 small dates Lincoln copper cent. 1992 close am are they really valuable?
DeleteFound a whole roll of 50 cent piece mostly from 1951, 1960, and other years, circulated
ReplyDeleteEach coin is about $18.00.
1955 is the most valuable year but only by a few bucks extras.
What is more important is condition if the are uncirculated or high grade it is worth more, but all are very common.
I have 2 1990 pennies on has a mint stamp and the other doesn't, it this something rare? Also how can I tell if I have a 1974 aluminum penny, I read somewhere that some were made?
ReplyDelete2 1990 pennies on has a mint stamp and the other doesn't, it this something rare?
ReplyDelete--Not rare, sounds normal no extra value.
Also how can I tell if I have a 1974 aluminum penny, I read somewhere that some were made?
--Yes but none were released to the public.
These are illegal to own. The only way to tell if yours is real is to have it verified but no company will certify these because of legal issues.
Weighing may help but too many fakes exist.
I found a 1934 D about 6 inches deep at a park. It is in AG-3 condition. Value?
ReplyDelete1934 D about 6 inches deep at a park. It is in AG-3 condition.
ReplyDeleteAbout $0.10
2006 $20 star bill with D 251 in upper right corner, D1 in lower left
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2006 $20 star bill with D 251 in upper right corner, D1 in lower left
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About $25.00
i have found $20 star notes shed of 4: A1 GA OO298996* GM NEW
ReplyDelete$20 star notes shed of 4: A1 GA OO298996* GM NEW
ReplyDeleteAbout $125.00
20 dollar bill with star serial number JF 02788901 JF 01809934 BD 01404600
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ReplyDeleteAbout $22.00 each
2 10 dollar bills with stars at the end serial number DJ00370870 and IB01668044 thanks
ReplyDelete10 dollar bills with stars at the end
ReplyDeleteDJ00370870 about $15.00
IB01668044 about $15.00
20 dollar bill with star note serial number EF05080667
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ReplyDeleteAbout $22.00
20 dollar bill with star note serial number jb00304160
ReplyDelete20 dollar bill with star note serial number jb00304160
ReplyDeleteAbout $22.00
2001 $20 star note ser# CL 01572399* any value?!
ReplyDelete2001 $20 star note ser# CL 01572399*
ReplyDeleteAbout $22.00
I have a 1944s penny and a 55s,74s,42s are they worth anything
ReplyDeleteI have a Lincoln penny from 1982 of short date and I also have others with errors in the A and M together letters are together in the word AMERICA what value does it have I thank you very much for your collaboration
ReplyDeleteYes, l have a 1951 D penny and it is feather back. What is it worth?
ReplyDeleteI have 1969s Penny's are they worth anything?
ReplyDeleteJan I have a 1959 d cent can you tell me what it’s worth please
ReplyDeleteI have a variety of circulated rare and valuable US coins . I sent over a 100 coins to Heritage and they took me for my coins, and refused to send them back or even pay me for them and this was back in March of this year so I will never send my coins off to be graded ever again you can trust them individuals plus you don’t even know then
ReplyDeleteCoins for money huh? So who actually buying because I’ve been trying to find reputable sources to possibly sell my items to for over 8 months and been unsuccessful only runarounds
ReplyDeleteI have five 1992 D close am Lincoln cent in very good condition, how do I go about selling such coins?
ReplyDeleteIrene I have a 1959 d I've kept it in nice condition how much would it be worth
ReplyDeleteI have a 1959 d what would it be worth
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