The Feb. 16, 1861, visit was while Lincoln was enroute to his first inauguration and while the nation was on the brink of ...
The introduction of the Lincoln Wheat Penny as a coin occurred in 1909 when Americans marked the centennial anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The coin established a new tradition by displaying ...
Abraham Lincoln was left speechless by this mind-bending magic trick! It’s a story you’ve never heard before. Watch as we reveal the secret behind the trick that even fooled Honest Abe.
Chances are you’ve heard of the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858. The series of debates between Abraham Lincoln and U.S. Senator Stephen Douglas launched Lincoln into national prominence ...
The former Manhattan residence of Abraham Lincoln’s granddaughter is set to hit the market for $10.5 million. In 1906, Mary “Mamie” Lincoln Isham and her husband, Charles Isham ...
The combination of "copper" and "penny" might not seem like the best formula for valuable coins considering that you can find higher denominations in gold and silver. But finding the right copper ...
There are currently tons of U.S. error coins and die varieties in circulation today worth a significant premium over face ...
US President Donald Trump has spent 50 days as head of state. The White House said that during this time the Trump administration already has 50 significant ...
In light of President Donald Trump's desire to eliminate the penny, it's noteworthy that one of the most significant coins ...
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This coin was released in 1909 to commemorate the centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. With a simple yet distinctive design, Lincoln's face adorned the obverse and two wheat stalks the reverse.
This coin was the first in the country's history to feature the face of a real person, instead of symbols or abstract figures. On its obverse is the portrait of Abraham Lincoln, while on its reverse ...