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Introduced in 1909, the Lincoln cent was issued to honor the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The coin represented a major departure from previous U.S. designs by becoming the first circulating coin to feature a real person rather than an allegorical image of Liberty. This 1940 Lincoln Penny is a proof strike from the Philadelphia Mint and has vivid, full red color, indicative of its RD designation. Now, the 1940 Lincoln Penny is available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1940 Lincoln Penny is a proof specimen with a PF66 grade, indicating above-average eye appeal with three of four minor contact marks and a few hairlines that may show only under magnification. RD stands for Red and references the fact that the coin retains at least 95% of its original reddish-orange copper. The coin has a rich, red-orange luster on both sides with warm highlights and a satin sheen.
The obverse of the 1940 Lincoln Penny features a detailed portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. Designed by Victor David Brenner, the right-facing profile is based on a photograph taken by Matthew Brady in 1864. Brenner’s design presents Lincoln’s likeness with careful detail, offering a respectful and enduring image of the president.
On the reverse of the 1940 Lincoln Penny is the original Wheat Cent design associated with the early years of the series. The design includes two wheat stalks framing the inscriptions “ONE CENT” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” The wheat imagery reflects America’s agricultural strength and inspired the “Wheat Penny” nickname. This reverse remained in use from 1909 through 1958 and remains a well-known symbol in U.S. coinage.
The 1940 Lincoln cent was produced as Europe descended into World War II, though the United States had not yet entered the conflict, with over 586 million pieces struck in Philadelphia alone. The massive production reflects the growing economy’s demand for circulating coinage and makes this date extremely common and inexpensive for collectors today.
JM Bullion customer service can assist you with historic copper coins at 800-276-6508. Additionally, you can chat with us online or email us directly.
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Introduced in 1909, the Lincoln cent was issued to honor the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The coin represented a major departure from previous U.S. designs by becoming the first circulating coin to feature a real person rather than an allegorical image of Liberty. This 1940 Lincoln Penny is a proof strike from the Philadelphia Mint and has vivid, full red color, indicative of its RD designation. Now, the 1940 Lincoln Penny is available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1940 Lincoln Penny is a proof specimen with a PF66 grade, indicating above-average eye appeal with three of four minor contact marks and a few hairlines that may show only under magnification. RD stands for Red and references the fact that the coin retains at least 95% of its original reddish-orange copper. The coin has a rich, red-orange luster on both sides with warm highlights and a satin sheen.
The obverse of the 1940 Lincoln Penny features a detailed portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. Designed by Victor David Brenner, the right-facing profile is based on a photograph taken by Matthew Brady in 1864. Brenner’s design presents Lincoln’s likeness with careful detail, offering a respectful and enduring image of the president.
On the reverse of the 1940 Lincoln Penny is the original Wheat Cent design associated with the early years of the series. The design includes two wheat stalks framing the inscriptions “ONE CENT” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” The wheat imagery reflects America’s agricultural strength and inspired the “Wheat Penny” nickname. This reverse remained in use from 1909 through 1958 and remains a well-known symbol in U.S. coinage.
The 1940 Lincoln cent was produced as Europe descended into World War II, though the United States had not yet entered the conflict, with over 586 million pieces struck in Philadelphia alone. The massive production reflects the growing economy’s demand for circulating coinage and makes this date extremely common and inexpensive for collectors today.
JM Bullion customer service can assist you with historic copper coins at 800-276-6508. Additionally, you can chat with us online or email us directly.
