Coin Identifier
Lincoln Cent (Lincoln Memorial Reverse)
One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Cent (Lincoln Memorial Reverse)

United States of America · 1979

The obverse features a profile of President Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and the year 1979. The reverse (not visible but standard for this year) depicts the Lincoln Memorial.

Country
United States of America
Year
1979
Denomination
One Cent ($0.01)
Metal
95% Copper, 5% Zinc

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of President Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'LIBERTY', and the year 1979. The reverse (not visible but standard for this year) depicts the Lincoln Memorial.

Historical significance

Designed by Victor David Brenner and Frank Gasparro, the Lincoln cent commemorates the 16th U.S. President. The 1979 issue is part of the final years where pennies were made primarily of copper before shifting to zinc-plated copper in 1982.

Estimated value

$0.01 - $0.05 (Face value to nominal collector value for circulated specimens)

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place to prevent oxidation and 'greening'. Avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives, as this can damage the surface and reduce any potential numismatic value.