1978 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
$661 MS62 05-05-2004 Heritage Auctions
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1978 Lincoln Memorial Cent is 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. Both mints active with typically high mintages exceeding 5 billion combined. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. 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 #2990.
External References
Error Varieties(10)
1978 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1978 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
CU-1C-1978-01 Cud
CU-1C-1978-02 Cud
CU-1C-1978-03 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1978-04 Cud
CU-1C-1978-05 Cud
CU-1C-1978-06 Cud
CU-1C-1978-09 Cud
PC-1c-1978-01 Pre-Cud
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