The Lincoln cent (sometimes called the Lincoln penny) has been struck by the United States Mint since 1909. The obverse or heads side was designed by Victor David Brenner, as was the original reverse, depicting two stalks of wheat (thus "wheat pennies", struck 1909–1958).

This 1935 Wheat penny is a fantastic piece of history (as they all are). The 26th year of production, the coin is a necessary addition to a collection, and makes a great gift.

What happened in 1935?

- The Boulder (Hoover) Dam is completed.
- The Emergency Relief Appropriation Act on April 8th creates The WPA or Works Progress Administration to create millions of jobs.
- President Roosevelt signs the US Social Security Act on October 22nd Providing Unemployment compensation and pensions for the elderly.
- Italy invades Ethiopia and the Second Italo-Ethiopian War begins in October.
- The Great Plains are struck by one of the worst Dust Storms in U.S. history during April.
- Sir Malcolm Campbell breaks the 300 mph barrier to set a new land speed world record.
- The groundbreaking female aviator, Amelia Earhart, became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific ocean on January 11, as she traveled from Honolulu, Hawaii to Oakland, California.
- The Looney Tunes character of "Porky Pig" was first introduced.
- FDR signs the Neutrality Act into law, preventing the U.S. exportation of war related items to nations at war.
- Babe Ruth hit the 714th and final home run of his career.
- The Luftwaffe is created as Germany's air force and Germany announces rearmament in violation of the Versailles Treaty.
- First Canned beer goes on sale.


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