If there are any signs of postmint damage on your 1954 penny such as a cleaning, holes, bumps, scrapes, or other issues. Are they worth money or should i just roll up the pennies and go get me a couple bucks. I am not a serious coin collector but i have a habit of putting wheat pennies aside just because they are old. A step by step approach is use to evaluate and identify variety, judge grade and determine how much wheat pennies are worth. I found a 2009 penny with a man on the back, sitting on a. Coin albums for coin collectors coin supply express. Oct 25, 2015 it explains some of the history behind the lincoln cent coin and major changes to the coins over the years. Value chart lists all dates in the wheat penny series. How much are complete coin sets or completed coin folders. From one year to the next lincoln penny value never stands still.
If you would like to be an active volunteer to help revive this club, please send. Whitman lincoln cents collection 19091940 is a good quality folder for the new and old collectors alike. The most popular cents penny coin collecting books and supplies brands include whitman publishing, and h. Harriss coin collection folders are one of the most popular, economical and durable ways to protect and classify your coin collection. The original elongated souvenir penny book with the coin on the cover. On the technical and production side, a guide book of lincoln cents.
Whether your 1954 lincoln penny is worn circulated, or if its in mint condition uncirculated. Whitman lincoln cent coin folders are trifold books with 90 dated slots that allow you to push your coin into place. Coin albums help you to keep your collection organized with spots for various coins so you can always see what you have and what you still need. Lincoln head cent book indiana lincoln wheat small cents 1909. Lincoln cent by james earl and laura gardin fraser zoins 590 views 17 comments 11 points most recent by koynekwest october 2, 2019 3. Each of its 3 pages has 30 slots for holding a total of 90 coins minted during this area. Usually its just one coin, and then another until you finally find the last one of a set. Every once in a while, after having saved 50 cents or so, id go to the coin shop and buy a penny i could afford. Liberty coin service collectors checklist for lincoln cents. Lincoln memorial penny 59 to today values and prices.
We here at believe that to be the premiere world coin library line of dansco supreme coin albums. If you choose to collect lincoln cents you will find lots to work with and study as it is the united states longestrunning coin series. If your 1954 wheat penny has any errors or varieties that may dramatically increase its value. In 2010, a third major reverse design featuring a shield made its debut, and is currently minted today. For sale 4672 auctions 3 wishlist 59 collection 8432. Whitman lincoln cent folders for pennies 1909 to date. Lincoln memorial cents dansco coin albumthis lincoln memorial cents dansco coin album is four pages of 36 openings for a total of 144 coins minted between 1959 through 2009. Our penny collectors books are the best on the market. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders by warmans nov 28, 2009.
Brenner to recognize the centenary of lincolns birth. Lincoln memorial pennies are dated 1959 to 2008 and have a portrait of lincoln on one side of the lincoln memorial building on the other. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. Lincoln memorial pennies are very common, and you can find most dates in circulation. This site is dedicated exclusively to lincoln cents. Lincoln pennies minted from 1959 to 1982 are made of 95 percent copper and have about 2. It explains some of the history behind the lincoln cent coin and major changes to the coins over the years. Learn about the fascinating lincoln cent coin from its composition to its history.
Lincoln memorial pennies are very common, and you can find most dates in circulation today. The most popular cents penny coin collecting books and supplies. Worldwide stamp packet assortment 65 ct 2018 liberty ii supplement. It replaced the indian head penny in 1909 and is still being produced today. You cant tell by looking at your daily pocket change, but the united states mint actually produced more than 2. While some original edition pennies from 1909 boast significant collectible value, there are other editions of the lincoln coveted by coin collectors as well.
Ive been a coin collector and a rare book and collectible dealer for over 15 years. Lincoln memorial reverse 1973s 1974 1974d 1974s 1975 1975d 1976 1976d 1977 1977d 1978 1978d 1979 1979d 1980 1980d 1981 1981d 1982, lg. Penny passport souvenir penny collecting book for coins fits 36 pressed pennies and 8 pressed quarters or nickels 4. Roll of 19091958 wheat pennies 50 penny cent unopened unsearched coins. Lincoln head cents collection littleton coin company. The most recent version of the penny is the lincoln cent. This is a great reference guide for lincoln cent collectors. Its basically a zinc core with a very thin copper jacket.
Victor david brenner, frank gasparo, lyndall bass edge style. The dansco album store your source for coin supply. Whitman publishing releases new third edition of lincoln cents. The always popular lincoln wheat penny, launched by the u. Start building your own lincoln head cents collection. Well, at long last, in 2000, disneyland finally offered what was titled the first edition penny collector book, also known as the first edition penny book. These coin holders are very popular among the nostalgic and those who like to show off their lincoln cent coin collections in a presentation format. Penny machine locations around the world, collecting tips, ec history, online store, and more. If youre interested in purchasing a copy of this book, they are available here at a discount.
Lincoln cent wheat reverse, ms lincoln cent wheat reverse, pr. Collecting lincoln cents 1909 s lincoln cent liberty coin service by thomas coulson the debut of the lincoln cent in 1909 marked a major departure from previous u. Modeled after the original lincoln cent holders first made in the 1930s, lincoln penny boards are cardboard panels suitable for framing that hold up to 90 lincoln cents, all at a glance. The pockets for these books are much easier to fit into compared to whitmans in my opinion. It replaced the indian head penny in 1909 and is still being produced today the obverse front of the lincoln penny has remained unchanged since it was first designed. The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u. The inside front cover describes the lincoln memorial cent while the inside back cover lists the quantities minted by year. Collection of lincoln penny 1941 and up collector books with a full book and partial full books. The obverse front of the lincoln penny has remained unchanged since it was first designed. Seasoned collectors continually improve their collections. The information on this site is meant to help collectors make informed decisions about the lincoln cents they purchase. These books hold more pennies than any other book produced with 48 penny slots. However, some lincoln cents have more than a penny s worth of copper in them, but it is illegal to melt them.
Ngcs coin price guide for lincoln cents, wheat reverse 1909 1958. Com in 2009, to mark the bicentennial of lincolns birth and the centennial of the cent, a series of four commemorative reverse designs marking milestones in lincolns life appeared on the cent. A complete lincoln cents collection can include over 250 coins a good reason to consider your options for storage and display. Rare lincoln head cent collection starting 19411965 whitman book complete. You have come to the best and final site in your search because your coins deserve the very best on the market.
Coin books general errorvariety coin books silver bars rounds books rare red books coin supplies. Lincoln cent wheat reverse 19091958 values pcgs price. The lincoln penny was made of 95% copper, 5% zinc from 1959 until 1985. Mint in 1909, are beloved by casual collectors and serious numismatists alike. The book that lead the craze in disney pressed penny books. One of the most widelycollected coins, the lincoln cent often called penny was the first regular us coin to feature the portrait of a real person abraham lincoln.
Keep your pretty pennies in coin albums for lincoln cents. Penny collectors books the penny collectors book can generate valuable additional income for your venue. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders hardcover november 28, 2009. Indepth overview and values of the lincoln wheat penny, first produced by the u. New varieties of overdates, doubledies, or something. At the beginning of the video i failed to mention that 1909 was commemorating 100. Nov 28, 2009 lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders hardcover november 28, 2009. It featured a solid copper exclusive and limited issue dl0146 elongated coin in the cover. I was thinking about all the pennies i run into to start collecting one penny with different year and then resale a completed book what would be the value of the penny book if completed. Each slot has printed below it the date and mint of the coin it is intended to hold and how many of the coin was minted. Sundman, lcc president lc1605 lincoln cent dd 2 11916 8. How much are complete coin sets or completed coin folders worth. Lincoln cent 19091958 collector s folder warmans collector coin folders. Serious collectors will use pennies minted prior to 1982 because after 1982 the mint began to use a percentage of 99.
Jan 11, 2011 are collector penny books with pennies worth money. Needless to say i didnt get very far and the collection book was really sparce. Combining the many themes to collecting lincoln pennies with a wide range of affordability draws a diverse collecting interest. If you have questions about your coins or would like opinions about a coin you have please post all inquiries on the lincoln cent forum. It features a bust of abraham lincoln designed by victor david. There are several ways to store your lincoln head cents collection. Created to celebrate lincolns 100th birthday, it was first struck in 1909 and is. While some original edition pennies from 1909 boast significant collectible value, there are other editions of.
Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder by warmans. Are collector penny books with pennies worth money. The book also arrived faster than expected and i already have about 14 of the book filled. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The lincoln cent society has ceased to function due to lack of membership support. Lincoln cents, wheat reverse 19091958 price guide and.
Generations of coin collectors have grown up with the lincoln cent. Back to basics choosing the best coin album for your. The penny or oncecent coin is the lowest denomination of the united statess currency. I started collecting lincoln cents way back in the 1960s finding collectible pennies by going through my parents change. Feb 12, 2017 if youre interested in purchasing a copy of this book, they are available here at a discount.
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