Why is lincoln's head on a penny facing in a different direction U. S. Coins?
Lincoln's portrait on the penny faced in a different direction because Brenner adapted the design of the penny from a photograph of Lincoln taken in 1864.
Answered by kgb agent Cynie M on Monday, April 16 2012 at 04:37PM EDT
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