Lincoln cent

Wheat reverse, 1909 to 1958 Flip every cent: two stalks of wheat on the back instead of a building or a shield means it was struck between 1909 and 1958, and it has been passed hand to hand for at least 68 years. These are the classic first find, still turning up in rolls and jars, and the common dates are plentiful, which is exactly why they make a good first set to build by date. Check the mint mark below the date, D for Denver or S for San Francisco, since some dates and mints are much scarcer than others.