Two Bits Podcast | Lincoln Cents; Part 1

Join Doug Mudd and Mitch Sanders as they kick off Season 2 of the Two Bits Podcast with a discussion of the coin that started so many numismatists on their hobby journey:  the Lincoln Cent.  They explain the coin’s historical origins, the controversy and jealousy that accompanied its debut, and the coveted mistakes that are part of the series.  Find out why the humble cent is such a compelling collectible!

Virtual Exhibit:  1943 and 1944 Cents (https://www.money.org/money-museum/virtual-exhibits/1943-1944cents)

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