Lincoln Cents 1909-1940
Files
Creator Role
designer producer
Description
The numismatic collection contains a set of eighty-nine Lincoln Cents dating from 1909-1940. The coins' obverse depicts a profile image of Abraham Lincoln, while, the reverse features two wheat heads surrounding the text. All of the coins are arranged by date in a single blue folder. The 1914-D (Denver Mint) coin is missing.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
between 1909-1940
Measurement
3/4 inch (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
copper, tin, and zinc
State
coins & medals
Inscription
obverse: IN GOD WE TRUST / LIBERTY / 19[??] reverse: E PLURIBUS UNUM / ONE / CENT / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA
Subjects
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Numismatic collections
Work Type
coins (money)
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
3448.189
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.