The Lincoln Penny Portrait is a unique celebration of the 16th President of the United States. It uses 846 pennies, all featuring the likeness of Abraham Lincoln, to create a much larger and much more interesting likeness of The Rail Splitter. ...
Take a look at the obverse, or heads side, of the 1980 penny, and you’ll see a very familiar image. It’s the same portrait of Abraham Lincoln that’s appeared on every cent since 1909. It’s the work of a sculptor by the name of Victor David Brenner. Brenner based his image on...