The US 1929 Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat series, was made of 95% copper and reflected the pre-Depression economy. In 1929, the U.S. economy was at its peak before the stock market crash that October. The US 1929 Cent circulated as everyday currency during a time of rapid industrial growth and rising consumerism.
Politically, the US 1929 Cent featured the image of Abraham Lincoln, reinforcing national unity during a time of political tension. The coins copper composition symbolized economic stability. However, the crash soon after the coins release would redefine the role of currency in America as the Great Depression unfolded.