As in the year before, the 1957 wheat penny was churned out by the U.S. Mint in extraordinary numbers. Many of the surviving coins remain in outstanding condition, and are …

The 1928 penny is fantastic in that exquisite condition examples can still be found in old hordes of coins, unopened rolls, and coin collections passed down through generations. Your chance …

The 1936 Lincoln wheat penny presents something of a paradox to collectors. Specimens of the ordinary run of circulated coins are common enough, and collectors can find any number of …

Although humble and even often over-looked in daily commerce, the Lincoln cent retains enduring popularity as a star among American coin collectors. This is, perhaps, because of the coin’s versatility. …

The 1961 Lincoln Memorial penny has, at first glance, little to attract collectors. The year does offer one rather unusual variety, the D Over Horizontal D mint mark, which might …

The year 1929 marked the final crash of the New York Stock Exchange, which is usually thought of as the start of the Great Depression. In film, audiences could enjoy …

For a decade remembered as a time of free love, the 1960s are also noted for civil disobedience and the admonishment to “Question authority.” As the mid-sixties arrived, the US …

The year 1951 saw a number of interesting events. The Korean War was underway. On the domestic scene, audiences could go see “An American in Paris,” with Gene Kelly, or …