1979 (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
$406 MS66BN 02-10-2019 eBay
Description
The 1979 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent 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.. The "filled S" and "clear S" proof varieties are collected. Standard business strikes from P and D. 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 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #38040.
External References
Error Varieties(10)
1979-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1979-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1979-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1979-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1979-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
CU-1C-1979D-01 Cud
CU-1C-1979D-04 Cud
CU-1C-1979D-06 Cud
CU-1C-1979D-08 Cud
