1978 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$100 MS66BN 07-12-2021 eBay
Description
The 1978 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent, struck at the Denver Mint, is part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 collection. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. Both mints active with typically high mintages exceeding 5 billion combined. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #82989.
External References
Error Varieties(13)
1978-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1978-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1978-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1978-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1978-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1978-D Type II Counter Clash CCLTII-1C-1978D-01
CU-1C-1978D-01 Cud
CU-1C-1978D-02 Cud
CU-1C-1978D-03 Cud
CU-1C-1978D-04 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1978D-06 Cud
CU-1C-1978D-07 Cud
CU-1C-1978D-08 Cud
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