The Lincoln Wheat Penny was first minted in 1909 and stayed in circulation until 1958. On the front, you’ve got Abraham ...

These pennies, which depict an image of Abraham Lincoln on one side and two stalks of wheat on the other, were minted from 1909 until 1958. According to CoinCollecting.com, the cent was 95% copper ...

Examples of low mintage years include, but are not limited to ... If you have any 1943 wheat pennies, it’s worth taking them to a coin dealer to see how much you might get for them.