The Cent: Complete History and Evolution of the U.S. Penny
This video aims to give a complete overview of one of the first coins in U.S. history that has evolved and changed immensely over the years but still remains a fan favorite among collectors. Starting out with the Chain Cent and moving up the line, we go over the specific history, symbolism, changes, and values throughout what many consider to be the greatest denomination in U.S. collecting history. Hope you enjoy the video and are able to gain a lot of interesting numismatic information from it.
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I should show this to my younger brother he loves pennies
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
NO ONE KNOWS HOW FANTASTIK IS THIS HOBBIE ONLY THOSE THAT APPRECIATE THE WHOLE PRESERVATION OF OUR PAST,PRESENT AND FUTURE.THANK YOU CHRISTIAN FOR YOUR VIDEO.FANTASTIK TIPS LIKE YOU☺👍❤
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's a great hobby for sure!
@KurtyHorty
2 жыл бұрын
Geez
#14:18 Lincoln Head/Wheat Backs are the first US coin for "regular circulation" to feature a past POTUS. The 1893 "Columbian" commemorative Half Dollar was the first US coin to feature an actual person of history.
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
I have been watching the series you made on all the different coins and their history and I can't get enough. Listening to them to memorize the years and features helps alot with trying to memorize. Thanks for the great series!
10:38 The 1856 "Flying Eagles"are considered "patterns."
@-oiiio-3993
3 жыл бұрын
Correct.
I used this video as a homeschooling tool when discussing symbols of the USA with my kids. It was interesting to see the progression and differences to the cent over the years. Thank you for the helpful video!
@christianhartch3108
2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Glad it was helpful.
My Oldest Pennies i have right now Is 1903 Indian Head Penny!!! :D
Christian you, your videos, topics, an knowledge are amazingly useful. My kids and I have followed your show all this first year of collecting. Please keep them coming. Thanks
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Levi!
Great vid! I like to learn about US coins and expand my knowledge.
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
Ty for this lesson on the history of our currency. Great video, keep up the good work! The Lincoln cent is one of the most collected coins by numismatists and coin collectors anywhere!
@TreasureTownCoins
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it!
That was awesome friend. Thank you for the info
Those Lincoln Bicentennial pennies might not be worth something, but they're really great looking coins.
Great video, thanks.
Excellent presentation!
Thank you very informative video. Learned a lot❤️
Great video! This is great information that will help me appreciate my penny collection.
EXCELLENT presentation, gives overview in some details.
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hutch!
THIS IS GREAT!!! THANK YOU!!!🙂👏👏
# 15:20 There are suppose to be a few 1944 galvanized steel cents made as well (just as rare as the '43 Copper). The "left over '43 "Steelies" planchets were turned into Belgian 2 Francs/Franks coins in 1944 or 1945.
Wow! My favorite is the Braided Hair cent! I like how you show each side of the of the cents along with the information about it!
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy!
Thank you for the useful insightful information!
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
Fantastic job, thank you!
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Adam!
keeping this video handy. Thanks Christian!
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks so much Kinney.
Interesting video!!
Great overview of US cents, a lot of stuff I forgot, long time since I read up on them. Thanks. Bill
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill!
Quite Informative, Thank You Christian ☺
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
For sure!
Another great educational lesson on coin 101. Thanks.💵💸💰
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
For sure!
Excellent and detailed presentation of facts and useful information, history. Five stars.
@TreasureTownCoins
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
Great Vid
the Indian head cent does not depict an Indian it depicts liberty in an Indian headdress
@joeramirez709
4 жыл бұрын
Great point.
Great video! Thanks for sharing! 😀
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to!
@danscollectables5997
4 жыл бұрын
Treasure Town 😀😀😀
I liked one of your last coin videos so I decided to watch this one
Hey there, I recently subscribed after I began collecting American coinage. Your videos have been informative and usful. I've been collecting British coins for some years, that's where I'm based. I recently found a One Cent coin, I know nothing about it. I watched to find out more about it but none of the designs shown were similar to what I have. You mentioned Civil war token cents but didn't show any so I'll investigate these later. My unidentified coin depicts Washington. You mentioned Lincoln was the first President to be shown on a cent. There is no date and the design is the same on the reverse as obverse. If you had any ideas on what this could be I'd appretiate the insight!
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch! You can send a photo to my email and I can do my best! Could be a private token or something.
In the netherlands we even have coins from 1500 my oldest find was a coin from 1696
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Wow!
Great history of the penny ... particularly like those early ones! Glad that they still have kept Lincoln on the penny!
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
Bravo
Thank you
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
For sure! I appreciate the comment!
Ok, I just finished watching all your complete guides/evolutions on all the US coins...👌🏼 My question though is why didn't you make videos in the series on the obsolete coins like the 2-cent and 3-cent coins...🤔❓ When can we expect those videos on those coins...💁♂️❓
@AC-87
2 жыл бұрын
That would be a fascinating one!
I'm honestly really disappointed you didn't at least mention the 1787 Fugio cent.
I always thought the U.S. mint started in 1792. I thought the 1792 birch cent was the first?
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
I believe the 1793 Chain was the first coin struck in a mint facility by mint employees where the whole process was official.
@numismaticstacker
4 жыл бұрын
@@TreasureTownCoins thank you
@-oiiio-3993
3 жыл бұрын
'Birch Cents' were among the patterns created of proposed coinage by the U.S. Mint after it was established by the Mint Act of 1792. The first coins produced for circulation (regular issues) were struck in 1793.
Actually the first penny issued by the US federal government before the chain cent was the FUGIO cents of 1787... This cool coin was re-categorized from the colonial category and is considered to be the first of all large cents bearing no indication of value.. It is a very good spot for a type collection for cent's and can be used in place of the chain cent since it's so hard to find the 1793 chain...
@slichtyler
7 ай бұрын
The video is correct that the Chain was the first coin struck by the Mint on the Mint’s own equipment. Congress did authorized the Fugio penny, but it outsourced the minting to a private company.
@erikbrantner4295
7 ай бұрын
@@slichtyler yup! Before the mint was established they were contracted out to make the first penny which was the fugio pennies
God I hate that stupid shield
I think you have a huge coin collection 😀😀😀
@margaretstoner4701
4 жыл бұрын
I believe he loves teaching us ❤he is stil in school.Smart young man ...!
@uniqueamigo8535
4 жыл бұрын
@@margaretstoner4701 😂 nice man.... 😇😇
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Wish I did! I mostly make videos on coins online.. been working in the industry for a long time.
@uniqueamigo8535
4 жыл бұрын
@@TreasureTownCoins o.....😀🙂🙂
You forgot the nova Constitution and the Fugio cent
What about half cents?
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I have 1 piece of coin liberty 1793 one cent
How tall are you?
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
6'2!
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Or like 187 cm.
@LinkSpets
4 жыл бұрын
@@TreasureTownCoins oh okay👍🏻👍🏻
Christian,CHRISTIAN, You made my day. You HONESTLY go from slavery ( that's how my hair looks in the morning) to ABE.I raised you correctly! SMILE Christian. You are something else. THANK YOU. ❤
@TreasureTownCoins
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Margaret!
Kudos for referring to them as 'Cents', which they are. Now, why is the title "Penny" and not cent?
No 1720 British half penny?
You skipped a couple
The U. S. Mint has never struck a penny.
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