1 Cent "Lincoln Memorial Cent" Bronze 1959-1982 United States Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) Coin Value and Price Guide -

Main information

Country:
United States
Years of Minting:
1959-1982
Period:
Federal republic (1776-date)
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Smooth
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
United States Mint of Denver, United States (1906-date), United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date), United States Mint of West Point, United States (1973-date), United States Mint of Denver, United States (1906-date), United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)

$1.99-$25.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Engraver:

Frank Gasparro

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

The portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States from 1861 to 1865, facing right accompanied by the lettering "LIBERTY" and the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST". NOTE: Cents dated 1968-1974 bearing an "S" mintmark are most likely not proofs. The San Francisco Mint struck this coin for circulation as well as all proofs for this type. "S" cents dated 1975 and later are always proofs.

Engraver:

Victor David Brenner

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

Obverse:

IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY 1978 S V D B

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E • PLURIBUS • UNUM • FG ONE CENT

Composition

Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Zinc)

Size

Weight:3.11 g
Diameter:19 mm
Thickness:1.30 mm
Edge:Smooth

1 Cent "Lincoln Memorial Cent" Bronze, United States

Main information

Reference Price

$1.99-$25.00

Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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Edge

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