1909 Penny Appraisal

Lincoln Wheat Cent

The item is a United States one-cent coin, commonly known as a Lincoln Wheat Cent, depicted on a textured, dark blue surface, likely carpet or fabric. The coin exhibits a copper-colored appearance, characteristic of pennies minted prior to 1982. The obverse side is clearly visible, featuring the bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right. While specific details such as the mint mark and date are not legible due to the image's resolution and lighting, the overall shape and design are consistent with a Lincoln Cent. The coin appears to be circular, with a slightly raised rim, though the edges are not sharply defined in the image. The surface of the coin shows visible signs of wear consistent with circulation, including some discoloration and a loss of finer details in Lincoln's effigy. There are no obvious deep scratches, dents, or significant damage that would indicate a major defect or post-mint alteration, but the patina suggests it has been handled frequently. The overall condition suggests a circulated coin, possibly in a Fine to Very Fine grade based on the visible wear patterns, though a definitive grade cannot be assigned from this image alone. The lack of sharp details and the somewhat dull luster indicate that this is not an uncirculated specimen. The style period is clearly early 20th century to mid-20th century, given the Wheat Cent design.