Why does Lincolns head face right, and faces on other coins face left?

Answer 1

It's a conspiracy no doubt perpetrated by the evil Bush administration! Just kidding. The faces appearing on coins are engraved from paintings (portraits) usually commisioned by the U.S. Mint. Various artists of the time will compete for the selection which is chosen, ultimately, by a board within the mint designated for that purpose. This was not the case for the Lincoln cent however.The only person invited to participate in the formulation of the new design was Victor David Brenner. President Theodore Roosevelt was so impressed with the sculptor's talents that Brenner was singled out by the President for the commission. The likeness of President Lincoln on the obverse of the coin is an adaptation of a plaque Brenner executed several years earlier which had come to the attention of President Roosevelt.
Even though no legislation was required for the new design, approval of the Secretary of the Treasury was necessary to make the change. Franklin MacVeagh gave his approval on July 14, 1909, and not quite three weeks later, on August 2, the new coin was released to the public.

Answer 2

Don't know for sure, but maybe it's because of the dominant hand of the artist.

Depending on which hand is dominant as to which way it is easier to face a profile. A left handed person would face them to the left. A right handed person to the right. It comes from being able to see what you are drawing in relation to the whole picture.

Being left handed, this make sense to me even if no one else agrees......lol

Okay,okay.had to look it up. Here's the real answer"

This is directly from the U.S. Mint:
The likeness of President Lincoln on the one-cent coin is an adaptation of a plaque executed by Victor David Brenner. President Theodore Roosevelt was so impressed with Mr. Brenner's design of a Lincoln plaque that he recommended to the Secretary of the Treasury that this design be placed on a coin to be issued in the Lincoln Centennial Year, 1909.
The direction that Lincoln faces on the cent was not mandated -- this was simply the choice of the designer.

Answer 3

Lincoln was self-concious about his left side.

Once he was accused of being two-faced. His reply: Sir, if I was two-faced, would I be wearing this one?

Answer 4

His head is dealing with the option route because,he replaced the technique america,so he become given this legacy so as that his presidency will be regarded as distinct.

Answer 5

Two-faced ??

Answer 6

I don't know, but the penny is not the official word for the penny........it's known as the US one cent coin.

Answer 7

Long story, but check out this link for the full deal:

Answer 8

Maybe because he was assassinated in office?

Answer 9

i really dont know.. but does it make any difference?

Answer 10

I don't know, weird