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| The mint began making pennies in 1793. From 1793 to 1856, the penny was about the size of a quarter; it was reduced in 1857 to it's current size. The penny has been made of combinations of copper, bronze, nickel, zinc, and steel, and even from spent shell casings after World War II. |
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Flying Eagle Pennies
1856 to 1858
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Indian Head Pennies
1859 to 1909
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Wheat Pennies
1909 to 1958
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