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What is the 1945 Wheat Penny, and why is it significant?
4 days ago by accountingbyte
US minted 1945 Wheat Penny is a coin possessing one cent denomination, the reverse side of it depicts the wheat ears symbol, and the obverse hosts General George Washington Abraham Lincoln. It is a Lincoln Wheat Penny, (1909-1958), part of a series. This is important because it was made during World War II. Since there were high mintage numbers, it is not considered a rare coin, but it is valued by collectors in uncirrculated or mint condition. It is a popular item among numismatists in whose connection with wartime history.