Did you know the penny you see today has not always been the same? Over the years there were many changes made to the Lincoln penny. These changes have affected the appearance and makeup of the penny. The first of the changes made was in 1909, when the sculptors initials were removed from the penny. The initials “V.D.B.” were removed from the penny because Americans complained that the initials were too big. This change impacted Americans in a positive way. As a result, pennies made in 1909 are highly valued by coin collectors, because of this change.
The second change made to the Lincoln penny was to the makeup. This changed the materials of the pennies were made of. From steel with a layer of zinc to a mixture of tin and copper. This
The second change made to the Lincoln penny was to the makeup. This changed the materials of the pennies were made of. From steel with a layer of zinc to a mixture of tin and copper. This