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 1939 Wheat penny is a fantastic piece of history (as they all are). The 30th year of production, the coin is a necessary addition to a collection, and makes a great gift.

What happened in 1939?

- Nazi Germany attacks Poland on September 1st , and France, Australia and the United Kingdom declare war on Germany. This is the start of World War II
- FDR Receives the Einstein-Szilard Letter on October 11th.
- Russia Invades Finland
- Lou Gehrig retires from Major League Baseball after being diagnosed with ALS.
- South central Chile is hit with an 8.3 magnitude earthquake on January 24th at 11:33 PM.
- Dictator Francisco Franco conquers Madrid, on March 28th ending the Spanish Civil War.
- The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland premieres.
- America amends Neutrality Acts to allow sending military aid to countries in Europe.
- Last public execution in France - murderer Eugene Weidmann is decapitated by the guillotine.
- The Worlds Fair Opens in New York
- Regular television broadcasts began in the United States
- Germany and Italy sign "The Pact Of Steel"
- Assassination Attempt On Hitler fails by 8 minutes
- Thailand Changes it's Name From Siam
- Pope Pius XI dies after failing health aged 81 after being the Pope for 17 years.


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