Looking Through Lincoln Cents

Features hundreds of detailed photographs designed to aid the collector in finding, detecting, grading and eventually valuing Lincoln cent varieties.

Features a complete history of the Lincoln cent with research of events leading up to the production of the Lincoln cent, the engraver and mint officials who designed it, as well as a biography of Abraham Lincoln. David Lange examines all attributes of the most commonly collected coin series to date, including detailed information concerning rare Lincoln cent errors and patterns. Winner of the prestigious Numismatic Literary Guild award.

Generations of coin collectors have grown up with the Lincoln cent. Now, as the coin nears its 100th anniversary (and the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth), Q. David Bowers provides a detailed study of this great American classic. "Lincoln cents are among the most fascinating coins in the entire American series," writes Bowers. "Believe it or not, they also offer some of the greatest challenges." In this single volume you'll absorb the history of the coin's two classic reverse designs, take an inside look at the minting process, and learn how to grade your collection, including Proofs. Bowers shares tips on becoming a smarter buyer. He even gives a sneak preview of what the U.S. Mint has in store with a 2009 redesign. The book includes a thorough market analysis for each date and mintmark, and a special appendix on error coins. Read and enjoy, as you gain a better appreciation of America's most popular cent. Book jacket.

Daughtrey discusses the many recent developments in collecting Lincoln cents, with special emphasis placed on die varieties. The guide is designed to aid the collector in finding, detecting, grading and eventually valuing Lincoln cent varieties. For new and experienced collectors alike, this valuable reference will vastly expand your understanding of the Lincoln cent series and the many valuable die varieties found within it.

Thanks to the Statehood Quarter Program, coin collecting has never been more popular. And to take advantage of this new interest in the hobby, we're giving our complete line of Whitman Classic Coin Folders a beautiful new look. -- Multi-million dollar cover updates for the entire Whitman line! -- True-to-life foil colors reflect and beautifully represent the coins each folder holds -- e.g. Copper foil for Lincoln Cents, Silver foil for Jefferson Nickels. -- Traditional Whitman blue vinyl matches past Whitman products.

To do its part in the war effort, the U.S. Mint changed from a copper cent to a zinc-coated steel version for one year, in 1943. Rumor quickly spread that anyone who found a 1943 copper cent would be rewarded with a car from Ford. Now you can display your collection of the legendary Lincoln cents of 1909 to 1958 in this beautiful four-panel coin folder. Larger in size than the average folder, this unit has room for 144 coins, the most of any similar folder.

Thanks to the Statehood Quarter Program, coin collecting has never been more popular. And to take advantage of this new interest in the hobby, we're giving our complete line of Whitman Classic Coin Folders a beautiful new look. -- Multi-million dollar cover updates for the entire Whitman line! -- True-to-life foil colors reflect and beautifully represent the coins each folder holds -- e.g. Copper foil for Lincoln Cents, Silver foil for Jefferson Nickels. -- Traditional Whitman blue vinyl matches past Whitman products.

What better way to celebrate a 100th anniversary than with a facelift? At least that's what the U.S. Mint thought when it decided to mark the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent, in 2009, with four new images of President Abraham Lincoln. The new images reflect different stages of Lincoln's life, and replace the image that has always graced the coin. Celebrate the anniversary by showcasing your Lincoln cent collection in this quality three-panel cents folder. With 108 die-cut slots, more than the average-size fold has, there's plenty of room for your cents.

This guide contains a complete listing of the types of errors with descriptions and photos. A listing of all types of errors and the actual values of the errors is included and much more. This book reveals the types of errors in an existing coin search of 250,000 Lincoln cents, giving collectors an idea of what to expect from bankrolled coins. We have found many varieties of Lincoln cents minted from different dies created to produce coins in the same year. We have located many error coins from our search and sold them at coin shows for more than $3,000. Searching through rolls of Lincoln cents is an excellent way to find error coins of value and profit from the finds. Close to 28.8 billion wheat cents were minted from 1909 through 1958. From 1959 through 2021, 513 billion Lincoln cents were minted. From these numbers, it is easy to see why the chances for Lincoln cent errors are good. Since Lincoln cents are minted in the billions, the toll on the dies is extreme, with replacements frequently needed. Die cracks are common on coins dating from the 1990s as dies frequently fracture, creating various error types. Almost every date has before 1996 has an RPM error, and most dates have DDO errors which give collectors of error coins a wide range of dates to look for errors. There are thousands of error coins in circulation worth hundreds and thousands of dollars. Some error coins are apparent, and others are difficult to see without magnification. Error seekers have an opportunity to locate the coins that are not easily recognized by using this guide and the photos presented.