This listing is for one 1936 Wheat Penny, as pictured. VF to EF Condition.
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 1936 Wheat penny is a fantastic piece of history (as they all are). The 27th year of production, the coin is a necessary addition to a collection, and makes a great gift.
What happened in 1936?
- King Edward VIII abdicates to marry Wallis Simpson.
- Jesse Owens wins 4 Gold medals on August 9th at the Summer Olympics in Berlin
- BBC starts the first public Television broadcasts in London.
- The Rural Electrification Act becomes law, bringing electricity to the more remote parts of the US.
- The LZ 129 Hindenburg a German zeppelin is completed and takes it's Maiden Flight In Germany.
- Aviator Beryl Markham becomes the first woman to complete a non-stop transatlantic flight from East to West.
- The book Gone With The Wind is Published on June 30th.
- The Tasmanian Tiger or Tasmanian Wolf became extinct.
- Mussolini announces the official foundation of the New Roman Empire following the capture of Addis Ababa.
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1936 Lincoln Cent - 1936 Penny - 1936 Cent - 1936 US Penny
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 1936 Wheat penny is a fantastic piece of history (as they all are). The 27th year of production, the coin is a necessary addition to a collection, and makes a great gift.
What happened in 1936?
- King Edward VIII abdicates to marry Wallis Simpson.
- Jesse Owens wins 4 Gold medals on August 9th at the Summer Olympics in Berlin
- BBC starts the first public Television broadcasts in London.
- The Rural Electrification Act becomes law, bringing electricity to the more remote parts of the US.
- The LZ 129 Hindenburg a German zeppelin is completed and takes it's Maiden Flight In Germany.
- Aviator Beryl Markham becomes the first woman to complete a non-stop transatlantic flight from East to West.
- The book Gone With The Wind is Published on June 30th.
- The Tasmanian Tiger or Tasmanian Wolf became extinct.
- Mussolini announces the official foundation of the New Roman Empire following the capture of Addis Ababa.
Thanks for Stopping By!
1936 Lincoln Cent - 1936 Penny - 1936 Cent - 1936 US Penny