1940 Lincoln Wheat Penny - circulated
1940 Lincoln Wheat Penny - circulated
In 1940, the United States economy continued showing signs of improvement as many of the financial issues that plagued the nation during the Great Depression came to a conclusion. In turn, the U.S. Mint began ramping up production of coinage, including 1940 Lincoln Wheat Penny coins. In fact, for the first time, a single branch of the U.S. Mint alone produced more than a half billion Lincoln Pennies
High mintage numbers and major quantities of uncirculated versions of 1940 Lincoln Wheat Penny coins means buying any specimens from 1940 is not an expensive task – unless, of course, you desire ultra- high grade examples of these coins. While 1940 Lincoln Pennies still occasionally pop up in regular circulation (if you’re lucky enough to find one, that is), buying examples for your collection is still something obtainable.