Lincoln Memorial Cent

Brief Description

Small copper-colored coin featuring the profile of Abraham Lincoln facing right on the obverse. Includes the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the date '1959'.

Historical Significance

1959 marked the first year of the Memorial reverse design, replacing the long-running 'Wheat' reverse to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. This specific coin appears to be from the Philadelphia mint as it lacks a mint mark.

Estimated Value

$0.02 - $0.05 (Face value to nominal collector value based on its heavily circulated and oxidized condition)

Care Instructions

Never clean the coin with chemicals or abrasives, as this damages the surface and destroys numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place in a PVC-free coin holder to prevent further oxidation (green 'verdigris' shown on the surface).

Created At: 2026-04-08T15:40:45.086684