1828 Penny

This is a US penny from 1828. It lives in my right front pocket along with my keys and a small amount of cash, and periodically reminds me to keep things in perspective.  

When this penny was created people traveled by horse and carriage over rutted roads.  the United States was on its sixth president, John Q. Adams.  This penny was created:

  • 1 year before the typewriter was invented
  • 9 years before the telegraph
  • 11 years before the bicycle
  • 52 years before the electric lamp
  • 65 years before the clothing zipper, and
  • 155 years before the internet

This is just a simple penny, cash value US $0.01  It has endured for 195 years.  How old is the typical smartphone?  Automobile?  Refrigerator?

This article was updated on November 16, 2024

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