I agree with you on this one. In addition, the the last rendition of the 2009 series poorly depicts Lincoln’s presidency. I do not get that one at all.
I think the best iconic symble this country has ever known, is the eagle. They may keep Lincolns portate on the obverse, a flying eagle on the reverse says it all.
How about just bringing back the gold old fashioned wheat ears circa 1909-1958? This would bring a lot of old pennies back into circulation. Also, the mint should use cheaper metals to make the pennies. I liked the idea of copper coated steel pennies. If it will save taxpayer $$$, the mint should go for it.
It is time to “throw in” the stovepipe hat that Lincoln made famous during his presidency.
The enduring speeches, addresses and procamations that sprang from Lincoln’s head contributed much to the nation.The head that he often covered with a stovepipe hat. A hat that is said he used as a portable desk to store papers and write upon.The hat could set upon several documents,along side the hat his writing pen.The instruments representing Lincoln’s God given talent that he used to heal a divided country.
June 9th, 2009 at 9:59 am
I agree with you on this one. In addition, the the last rendition of the 2009 series poorly depicts Lincoln’s presidency. I do not get that one at all.
June 9th, 2009 at 10:28 am
The last rendition Edward refers to may be found here:
http://www.numismaster.com/ta/numis/Article.jsp?ad=article&ArticleId=6748
June 9th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
A flag on the back? What were they thinking?
June 9th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
I think the best iconic symble this country has ever known, is the eagle. They may keep Lincolns portate on the obverse, a flying eagle on the reverse says it all.
June 10th, 2009 at 9:32 am
In Lincoln’s own words he wanted “perpetual union” and that was his his greatest contribution to the nation. A fitting tribute for the 2010 reverse.
June 11th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
How about just bringing back the gold old fashioned wheat ears circa 1909-1958? This would bring a lot of old pennies back into circulation. Also, the mint should use cheaper metals to make the pennies. I liked the idea of copper coated steel pennies. If it will save taxpayer $$$, the mint should go for it.
June 22nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
put the white house as it is today on the back of the lincoln cent
June 22nd, 2009 at 7:25 pm
How about the image of the IRS building on the reverse. Isn’t that what most Americans have in common… taxes?
June 29th, 2009 at 10:44 am
It is time to “throw in” the stovepipe hat that Lincoln made famous during his presidency.
The enduring speeches, addresses and procamations that sprang from Lincoln’s head contributed much to the nation.The head that he often covered with a stovepipe hat. A hat that is said he used as a portable desk to store papers and write upon.The hat could set upon several documents,along side the hat his writing pen.The instruments representing Lincoln’s God given talent that he used to heal a divided country.
September 9th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
how about an new wheat cent for 2010.