This listing is for one 1920-S Wheat Penny, as pictured. Choose by Grade / Condition. "S" mint mark denoting the San Francisco Mint.
This year, 1920 is noted for the first year of the roaring 20's. In 1917, a year which saw Barber's death in office at age 77, the wartime economy caused a shortage of cents. At this time, the Lincoln cent had not yet become dominant in circulation; four-fifths of the cents in circulation were of the older Indian Head design.
Demand for the cent continued to increase when a luxury tax was instituted, and cents were needed to make change. In 1918, Brenner's initials were restored to the coin, appearing where Lincoln's shoulder is cut off by the rim of the coin.
1920-S Wheat Penny - San Francisco Mint - Great Year and Mint - 1920 S Wheat Ear Cent - 1920 Penny