1979 Lincoln Cent

About This Coin

The 1979 Lincoln Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series — 21st of 50 years in the series. In 1979, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 7.4 million. This ranks 36th of 50 years by total mintage, above the series median of 3.7 million. 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 in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 16 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including cud, die chip, doubled die reverse and 1 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $7 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $11K in PR70 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro.