The 1967 cent’s Victor David Brenner Lincoln design was softened down by the use of a 50-year-old obverse hub, which caused much of the fine hair, beard, and clothing details to be lost.

Case in point: An old penny sold at auction by Heritage Auctions last January for $60,000. The rare 1909 Lincoln cent attracted 37 bidders, suggesting a heated fight for the prized coin.

This topic came up in a 2023 forum on the Collectors Universe website regarding an eBay listing for “‘TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S Panama Penny’ 1920d Lincoln Wheat Cent/PCGS -Discovery Coin!” ...