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Why were ears of wheat placed on the back of the wheat penny?
Hi Marylin,
I can find no references to Victor D. Brenner's design of the reverse of the "wheat" cent as to why he chose this design. I can only assume that since wheat is a grain of great importance in America that it was used. America the Beautiful was written in 1895 and refers to "Amber waves of grain", maybe that is where Mr. Brenner got the idea.
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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Joe Hylas
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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US
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