Oh the humble penny. Rumors crop up every so often that it'll be discontinued, but the US Mint debunks it every time.

Why do we keep making them, despite the negative seigniorage? Some say it's due to the coin blank manufacturer lobby. Some say it's pure sentiment. Either way, isn't it fascinating that the most insignificantly-valued coin can inspire so much gossip? 

Hand-painted Medium Rare indie shop glaze on deep, rich, dark red stoneware results in a chocolate base. Tray features Pollock-esque decorative white slip drip and three genuine copper detailings of Lincoln's legacy - two of his metallic visage and one as his memorial.

Raw stoneware underside with three cork pads to protect furniture. Glaze fired to over 2100°.

• 6" circumference
• 1" lip
• 0.5" tall

100% food-safe, oven-safe, microwave-safe, and dishwasher-safe.
Handcrafted in the USA using domestically-sourced clay and glazes.

Decals are printed in the USA using high-quality ethically-sourced stable mineral pigments.