This listing is for one 1925-S Wheat Penny, with various grade level options. Examples of the different grade levels are labeled and shown in the photographs.
The Lincoln cent (sometimes called the Lincoln penny) has been struck by the United States Mint since 1909. The obverse or heads side was designed by Victor David Brenner, as was the original reverse, depicting two stalks of wheat (thus "wheat pennies", struck 1909–1958).
This 1925 Wheat penny is a fantastic piece of history (as they all are). The Sixteenth year of production, the coin is a necessary addition to a collection, and makes a great gift.
What happened in 1925?
- F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel "The Great Gatsby" was published in April.
- The Chrysler Corporation is founded by Walter Percy Chrysler.
- The First Motel (Motorists Hotel) opens in San Luis Obispo, California.
- Nellie Tayloe Ross takes office in Wyoming as the first female governor elected in the United States.
- The first issue of the New Yorker magazine is published.
- Adolf Hitler publishes his personal manifesto Mein Kampf.
1925-S Wheat Penny - Choose by Grade - Good to Very Fine - San Francisco Mint - 1925 S Wheat Ear Cent - Better Date
The Lincoln cent (sometimes called the Lincoln penny) has been struck by the United States Mint since 1909. The obverse or heads side was designed by Victor David Brenner, as was the original reverse, depicting two stalks of wheat (thus "wheat pennies", struck 1909–1958).
This 1925 Wheat penny is a fantastic piece of history (as they all are). The Sixteenth year of production, the coin is a necessary addition to a collection, and makes a great gift.
What happened in 1925?
- F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel "The Great Gatsby" was published in April.
- The Chrysler Corporation is founded by Walter Percy Chrysler.
- The First Motel (Motorists Hotel) opens in San Luis Obispo, California.
- Nellie Tayloe Ross takes office in Wyoming as the first female governor elected in the United States.
- The first issue of the New Yorker magazine is published.
- Adolf Hitler publishes his personal manifesto Mein Kampf.
1925-S Wheat Penny - Choose by Grade - Good to Very Fine - San Francisco Mint - 1925 S Wheat Ear Cent - Better Date