What Is the 1963 Lincoln Penny Made Of? The 1963 Lincoln penny is made of 95% copper while the remainder is 5% tin or zinc.

Let’s find out. The Lincoln Penny that sold for $60,000 has some key details that set it apart from the crowd. First, it sports the initials “V. D. B.” on the bottom of the backside ...

The 1920 Lincoln Wheat penny is especially desirable for collectors because of its age and subtle differences that set it apart from other varieties, according to the JM Bullion website.