1979 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1979

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

$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 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 #38040.

External References

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DC-1c-1979D-01 Die Chip

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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

DC-1c-1979D-01 Die Chip