Obverse

Reverse

One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Memorial Cent

United States · 1977

A standard US one-cent coin showing Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1977
Denomination: One Cent ($0.01)
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc (Bronze)

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Overview

A standard US one-cent coin showing Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Lincoln Cent has been the US penny since 1909. The Memorial reverse was introduced in 1959 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln, originally designed by Victor David Brenner. Legends: IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, and the date 1977.

Reverse (back)

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., designed by Frank Gasparro. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and ONE CENT.

Estimated value

$0.01 - $0.02 (Face value / melt in circulated grade); $1 - $3 in MS-65.

What drives this coin's value

Condition (grade) and the presence of rare errors like doubled dies or off-center strikes.

Grade assessment

Very Good / Fine (Significant circulation wear, surface scratches, and loss of detail in hair and monument pillars)

Mintage & rarity

4,149,062,300 (Very Common)

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Counterfeits of this date are virtually non-existent due to low value; verify the weight (3.11g) to ensure it is not a later zinc-core strike.

Notable varieties & errors

No major rare varieties are generally recognized for the 1977-D date beyond minor mechanical doubling.

Similar coins

1977 Philadelphia (no mint mark) and 1977 San Francisco (S - proof).

Care & preservation

Do not clean. Professional cleaning reduces value. Store in a cool, dry place inside an PVC-free holder.

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