Small Cents Through the Ages


Small cents were issued first in 1856. During this period, the large cents and the half cent which was used at that time started to be a burden to the US government. Not only were they too large but the cost of making them already exceeded the value. Also, the US government wanted the citizens to stop using the Spanish and English denominations and instead use the American coinage standard.

The first small cent was the Flying Eagle which was issued without approval from congress. It didn’t last long though, and its last year of circulation was 1858. The following year, the Indian Head cent was introduced and the design lasted until 1909. Its face showed Lady Liberty wearing an Indian headdress. If you have one in good condition and want to sell it today, it can fetch you a good amount.

In the middle of 1909, it was declared that in honor of Lincoln’s centenary birthday, his face would appear on the small cent. The coin that is being used today is fairly similar although in 1959, it was changed to the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate his 150th birth. It is still being used today and is proven to be a consistent design. The US government has no intention to change its design any time soon.

1903  Indian Head Penny                Old US Coin 43
1903 Indian Head Penny Old US Coin 43
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1858 FLYING EAGLE CENT GREAT COIN!!  #30
1858 FLYING EAGLE CENT GREAT COIN!! #30
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8 INDIAN HEAD PENNIES 1888,  1893,  1898, 1899,  1900,  1905
8 INDIAN HEAD PENNIES 1888, 1893, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1905
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1970 - 1979 P D S GEM BU+ LINCOLN CENTS FROM MINT SETS
1970 - 1979 P D S GEM BU+ LINCOLN CENTS FROM MINT SETS
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1909-1940 WHEAT CENT ALBUM 10S 11S 12S 14D 15S 22D 24D
1909-1940 WHEAT CENT ALBUM 10S 11S 12S 14D 15S 22D 24D
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1909 WHEAT CENT ALBUM VDB 13D 15D 22D 23S MORE
1909 WHEAT CENT ALBUM VDB 13D 15D 22D 23S MORE
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1909 WHEAT CENT ALBUM VDB 13D 15D 22D 23S MORE
1909 WHEAT CENT ALBUM VDB 13D 15D 22D 23S MORE
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Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
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Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
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15 Wheat Pennies LOW PRICE Great for Kids New Collector
15 Wheat Pennies LOW PRICE Great for Kids New Collector
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Unsearched Shotgun Wheat Roll Indian End ALABAMA HOARD
Unsearched Shotgun Wheat Roll Indian End ALABAMA HOARD
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TEXAS HOARD WHEAT PENNIES 1909-1939 ONLY *READ INSIDE*
TEXAS HOARD WHEAT PENNIES 1909-1939 ONLY *READ INSIDE*
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1950 (P) AU Lincoln Wheat Penny Cent US Coin Q1
1950 (P) AU Lincoln Wheat Penny Cent US Coin Q1
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 2009 S LINCOLN PROOF CENT-   PRESIDENCY  GEM   #9
2009 S LINCOLN PROOF CENT- PRESIDENCY GEM #9
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Unsearched Shotgun Roll w  2 Reverse Indians showing!
Unsearched Shotgun Roll w 2 Reverse Indians showing!
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2010 P & D LIncoln Shield Pennys!!
2010 P & D LIncoln Shield Pennys!!
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Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
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Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
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Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
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Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
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Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
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Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
Set of Three 1943 Steel Pennies (Better Grade)
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OLD SHOTGUN PENNY ROLL INDIAN HEAD WHEAT CENT SHOWING#0
OLD SHOTGUN PENNY ROLL INDIAN HEAD WHEAT CENT SHOWING#0
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1909 Indian Cent Red BU
1909 Indian Cent Red BU
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1980 - 1989 P D  GEM BU+ LINCOLN CENTS FROM MINT SETS
1980 - 1989 P D GEM BU+ LINCOLN CENTS FROM MINT SETS
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