The US 1973 Cent coin, featuring Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and wheat ears on the reverse, was designed by Victor David Brenner. Struck in 95% copper, this coin reflected the ongoing use of copper for U.S. coinage, despite rising inflation during the early 1970s. The 1973 Cent was part of a stable monetary system amidst economic uncertainty.
Economically, the US 1973 Cent came during a period of high inflation and rising commodity prices. Politically, it marked a continuation of Lincolns legacy on U.S. currency, with the design serving as a reminder of stability amid economic challenges in the post-Vietnam War era.