Penny Year Models
Coins from 1793 to 1857 are commonly nicknamed “Large Cents” and are as follows:
1793 - Flowing Hair Chain, Flowing Hair Wreath
1793-1796 - Liberty Cap
1796-1807 - Draped Bust
1808-1814 - Classic Head
1816-1839 - Coronet
1839-1857 - Braided Hair
Coins from 1856-present day are commonly referred to as “Small Cents” and are as follows:
1856-1858 - Flying Eagle
1859-1909 - Indian Head
1909-1958 - Lincoln Wheat
1959-2008 - Lincoln Memorial
2009 - Lincoln Bicentennial 4 reverse designs
2010-present - Lincoln Union Shield