1978 Lincoln Memorial Cent

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1978

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008

Designer

Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.01 - $1.24

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$661 MS62 05-05-2004 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1978 Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The design is by Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2990.

External References

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Error Varieties(10)

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PC-1c-1978-01 Pre-Cud

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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