Lot 244
1900-1984 Cents Whitman Folder
Passed — did not sell at this auction
About this lot
Estimated Value: $50-100
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Cent
Year: 1900-1984
Mint: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco
Grade: Various Conditions
Metal: Copper and Steel
Weight: Various Weights
Additional Description: A Whitman folder spanning cents from 1900 to 1984 offers a sweeping narrative of America’s most humble yet enduring coin. Within its pages lie three iconic designs that trace the evolution of the nation’s penny over eight decades. The Indian Head cent, produced through the early 1900s, recalls a period when coinage blended classical imagery with a romanticized vision of Native American culture. Its successor, the Wheat cent, struck from 1909 to 1958, features Lincoln’s steadfast profile on the obverse and wheat ears symbolizing prosperity on the reverse—an emblem of both historical respect and the country’s agricultural roots.
Moving into the modern era, the Lincoln Memorial cent, introduced in 1959 and continuing through 1984 in this collection, reflects changing times and design trends, offering a more formal tribute to Lincoln’s enduring legacy.
Lot details
- Lot
- 244
- Closed
- November 17, 2025
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