Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse) is a United States catalog series covering 1909-1958. This page organizes the available design types, dated issues, mint information, recognized varieties, physical specifications, and grade references.

142 dated issues and 15 documented varieties are organized below.

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Bronze Composite Penny

1909–1942; 95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc.

Designer: Victor D Brenner; diameter: 19 mm; weight: 3.11 g.

Steel Composite Penny

1943–1943; Steel Coated Zinc.

Designer: Victor D Brenner; diameter: 19 mm; weight: 2.7 g.

Bronze Composite Penny

1944–1958; 95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc.

Designer: Victor D Brenner; diameter: 19 mm; weight: 3.11 g.

Dated issues