The coin was a "large cent," about the size ... In 1856, the mint transitioned from the old penny designs or "large cents" to the smaller size most people associate with the term "penny." ...

McCOOK, Neb. - On Nov. 22, 2024, I received my first letter about my coin articles. The kind gentleman that sent this letter gave me some of the oldest coins I have in my collection. He gave me a ...

Then, the coins were the size of today's half-dollar and called "large cents." The penny also became ... Even that experience is increasingly becoming old school. The best solution would be ...