Leach probably had the motto in god we trust added to the penny design to balance the design elements on the obverse of the coin. Look out for these rare 1977 penny coins video valuable pennies, rare. Lincoln pennies minted from 1959 to 1982 are made of 95 percent copper and have about 2. This design by charles vickers has lincoln taking a break from railsplitting and reading a book. David bowers provides a detailed study of this great american classic, from its birth in 1909 through changes in alloys and designs up to the modern day. Hobbylinc carries 20 cents penny coin collecting books and supplies at discounts up to 24%. The shield on the reverse tails represents lincoln s preservation of. If you collect american pennies this is the best reference book for lincoln cents. When the united states mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the onecent coin. The most popular cents penny coin collecting books and supplies. Are collector penny books with pennies worth money. The united states mint first minted the lincoln wheat penny, or wheatie as they are sometimes called, in 1909.
Lincoln memorial pennies are very common, and you can find most dates in circulation. There was not a legal requirement at the time that this motto appears on the minor. Lange, in his book the complete guide to lincoln cents, u. Every penny youve ever spent probably had abraham lincoln on it. The lincoln cent is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. Two 2009 lincoln error pennies you should look out for.
The prices listed in the pcgs price guide are average dealer asking prices for pcgsgraded coins. Apa 6th edition university of lincoln book with two authors search this guide search. I bought this book thinking i was getting a bible of lincoln cent errors with lots of illustrations showing the errors. Referencing referencing guides at university of lincoln. Lincoln memorial pennies are very common, and you can find most dates in circulation today. While some original edition pennies from 1909 boast significant collectible value, there are other editions of the lincoln coveted by coin collectors as well. Lincoln cent memorial key date us coin values coinhelp. The complete price guide and cross reference to lincoln cent mint mark varieties, by. Lincoln pennies lincoln cent reference, penny designs. The screenplay by tony kushner was loosely based on doris. David bowers provides a detailed study of this great american classic. While most pennies are only worth a few bucks, highly coveted ones might be sitting in your pocket or stuck somewhere in your couch cushions. Yeoman the complete lincoln cent encyclopedia by shane m. The film also features sally field, david strathairn, joseph gordonlevitt, james spader, hal holbrook, and tommy lee jones in supporting roles.
Harvard foreword, authors notes 1 foreword this is the 2nd edition of the university of lincoln s guide to harvard referencing, which is the main referencing standard in use in the university guides for other styles are also available from the library. Apa 6th edition university of lincoln book with a single author search this guide search. Liberty coin service stocks a wide variety of lincoln cents for sale, including pcgs and ngc. This book is a must for the serious collector of the lincoln cents series. We try to cover as many different references and sources of info for you about coins, coin collecting and coin roll hunting as we can in one video. A guide book of lincoln cents official red books whitman publishing. Your coin collection can get damaged if stored in the wrong type of coin holder. The complete guide to lincoln cents is the only book to cover all aspects of the lincoln cent series with comprehensive listings from the first lincoln cent of. Whitman publishing releases new third edition of lincoln cents. References entry that appears at the end of your paper. Lincoln penny value discover their worth coinstudy.
Mint in 1909, are beloved by casual collectors and serious numismatists alike. Harvard foreword, authors notes 1 foreword this is the 2nd edition of the university of lincoln s guide to harvard referencing, which is the main referencing standard in use in the university guides for other styles are also available. Its just a guide for references only and we make no other claims for our value charts. Likewise, coin collectors use it to find out what dealers will pay for their coins. Are they worth money or should i just roll up the pennies and go get me a couple bucks. Find the reference books that will help you become more familiar with minting errors and varieties, and the coin cases or coin holders youll need to store your discoveries, all at wizard coin supply at the best discount prices. All other united states coins, the thomas jefferson nickel, franklin d. The newspapers railed against the designers initials being in a prominent position on the coin and the mint gave into the negative publicity.
Below is a list of some of the many books and cdroms available to coin collectors and the lincoln cent collector in particular. Generations of coin collectors have grown up with the lincoln cent. Coin value price chart for lincoln memorial cent 1c. Hes been on the front obverse of the penny since 1909. This is a detailed look at the history of the lincoln cent and includes details about each year of production beginning in 1909. Lincoln cents are among the most fascinating coins in. Up to this point in history, historical portraits were not used on any regular. In todays video, i highlight the absolute best tools and reference books that every coin collector should own. Abraham lincoln is facing right on the penny based on the decision of victor david brenner, who designed the plaque on which the portrait is based. In 1969, the design was revised to make lincoln look more like brenners original sculptures. Learn how to make the right decision for protecting your coins. Originally released in 1909 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of abraham lincoln, the lincoln penny would introduce a radical departure from normal us coinage designs of the country.
Littleton coin company four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation. It is very handy for checking out a collectors inventory and helping look for new choices. The authoritative reference of lincoln cents was written as a complete and. Whitman publishing is the worlds leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins and paper. Coins for sale for books and references type supplies items. A guide book of lincoln cents, 3rd edition generations of coin collectors have grown up with the everpopular lincoln cent.
On the technical and production side, a guide book of lincoln cents. David bowerss first edition of the guide book of lincoln cents, which has succeeded my own as the current reference to the series. Coin value price chart for books and references supplies. The penny nickname is a carryover from the coins struck in england, which went to decimals for coins in 1971. Musings on a guide book of lincoln cents as the third edition. Lincoln was chosen as a subject for the penny to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. A guide book of lincoln cents official red books valuable pennies, rare.
Coin books general errorvariety coin books silver bars rounds books rare red books coin supplies. The debut of the lincoln cent in 1909 marked a major departure. When it comes to lincoln memorial penny key dates, rarities, and varieties, a minor variation on a coin can result in a big difference in the value. Anderson articles 1922 plain cent not quick to catch on. Although there are no key dates, there are a few varieties for the lincoln memorial cents minted from 1959 through 2008. The blue book is a coin price guide that informs you on the approximate amount of money you can expect to get if you sell your coins to a coin dealer. The complete guide to lincoln cents is the only book to cover all aspects of the lincoln cent series with comprehensive listings from the first lincoln cent of 1909 through the famous 1995 doubleddie. If you are doing a joint degree with another discipline, you may be required to use a different referencing system such as harvard for some assignments. Before you use the price guide, you should read the following information very carefully. Click on the link above or below and the tutorial will open in a new window. Lincoln memorial penny 59 to today values and prices.
These lincoln memorial cent values are an attempt at the providing an average between pcgs, ngc, anacs and icg coin grading services, as well as, raw coin premiums when applicable. The first 40 pages are just an explanation of the types of errors and some other information that really doesnt help much. Information on citing and several of the examples were drawn from the apa manual 6th ed. The lincoln cent was the first cent to have the in god we trust motto. Value chart lists all dates in the wheat penny series. Its appearance was starkly modern compared to the tired and relatively cumbersome indian cent. If so, please refer to the university of lincoln harvard guide. The obverse heads shows the image of president abraham lincoln used on the penny since 1909.
The second cent depicts lincoln reading a book as he takes a break from railsplitting. Lincoln penny basic obverse design used since inception 1909. Is the penny worth anything and how many were produced. The lincoln cent sometimes called the lincoln penny is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. The union shield theme is the current design of the u. Whether your new or an expert, these essential supplies are a must. Painstaking effort has been made to ensure this guide is as useful to the collector as possible. Brenner designed the coin under the direction of pres. Now, as the coin nears its 100th anniversary and the bicentennial of abraham lincoln s birth, q.
Since 1942, the blue book has been the annual reference used by u. Brenner to recognize the centenary of lincoln s birth. The pcgs price guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all important united states rare coins. Is the 2009 lincoln formative years penny worth something. The debut of the lincoln cent in 1909 marked a major departure from previous u.
List the author and year the degree was granted was found to breed rapidly xie, 2007. Coins for sale for lincoln memorial cent type items. Theodore roosevelt who was on a mission to redesign our nations coinage. The obverse or heads side was designed by victor david brenner, as was the original reverse, depicting two stalks of wheat thus wheat pennies, struck 19091958. Lincoln is a 2012 historical drama film directed and produced by steven spielberg, starring daniel daylewis as u. Coin holder pages here is a list of coin collecting supplies that you will need to get started so that your coin collection is properly stored and maintained. Click on the link above or below and the tutorial will open in a. The 2009 lincoln rail splitter penny was launched by the united states on may 14, 2009 at the lincoln amphitheatre in scenic lincoln state park, indiana it is the second of four redesigned 2009 lincoln cents to feature new designs celebrating the bicentennial of abraham lincoln s birth. Every date and mint is illustrated, including proof issues. The always popular lincoln wheat penny, launched by the u.
Lincoln cent wheat reverse, ms lincoln cent wheat reverse, pr. For the intext citation for a book with eight or more authors, include the first author and then et al. However, some lincoln cents have more than a pennys worth of copper in them, but it is illegal to melt them. It has companion books for other coins and works well as a reference. Lincolns 200th birthday series obverse right facing portrait of president abraham. The lincoln memorial reverse made the lincoln cent the first u. I received a 2009 lincoln formative years penny he is sitting on a log reading a book. This is a great reference guide for lincoln cent collectors. 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.