1974 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Aluminum
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The 1974 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Aluminum is a cent produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C.. Congress rejected the aluminum cent proposal. Massive production runs continued with rising copper prices threatening the bronze composition. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in aluminum, weighing 0.93 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #522941.
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