Important Events in American History

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Remember important events in our great country's past with the three historic coins in our very special collection. It begins with a 1918 World War I Victory penny, a Lincoln Wheat cent that recalls the end of war in Europe. Includes a 1945 World War II shell case penny, a Lincoln cent minted from discarded cartridges to save copper for the war effort. Featured at the center is the Bicentennial quarter, created to celebrate America's 200th birthday. It's dated 1776-1976 and features the drummer boy reverse with 13 starts symbolizing our original colonies. Polymer display case, with Certificate of Authenticity. Show more