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Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Lincoln memorial building centered with words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on top and bottom periphery. E PLURIBUS UNUM centered above the top of the memorial.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2254
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1979
Reverse Designer:
Frank Gasparro
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1979
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,018,515,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1959-1982
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc
PCGS #:
2995
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Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20250810/yk6itgfpozoooqbxyitg.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $3
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260301/cac_407283516_407283516-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20260225/cac_860564899_860564899-1.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $9
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260626/cac_549357432_549357432-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260701/cac_922528428_922528428-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20250819/ufsrsmyuq5uqe2yyaons.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $9
No Date 1c Zinc, Blank Planchet MS
Worth: $10 – $10
1959 1c MS BN
Worth: $0 – $12
1959 1c MS RB
Worth: $0 – $16
1959 1c MS RD
Worth: $0 – $2,500
1959-D 1c MS BN
Worth: $0 – $10
1959-D 1c MS RB
Worth: $0 – $12
1959-D 1c MS RD
Worth: $0 – $35,000
1960 1c Large Date MS BN
Worth: $0 – $5
1960 1c Large Date MS RB
Worth: $0 – $12
1979 1C MS68 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 21 in 68 (1 in 68+), 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. ...
$2,440
1979 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (236/12). NGC Census: (487/41). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$41
1979 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck, Second Strike 80% Off Center, Uniface -- MS63 Red ANACS. ...
$288
1979 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on 10C Blank -- MS62 NGC. (2.3 grams)....
$576
1979 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Bow Tie Fragment -- MS64 Red PCGS. (1 gram)....
$660
1979 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (220/160). NGC Census: (111/442). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: ...
$17
1979 1C MS68 Red NGC. NGC Census: 41 in 68, 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. ...
$439
1979 1C MS67+ Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (231/11 and 13/0+). NGC Census: (483/27 and 18/0+). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$504
1979 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 80% Off Center @9:00 -- MS63 Red ANACS. From the Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part ...
$264
1979 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on Clad 10C Plan--MS64 PCGS. ...
$299
1979 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (220/160). NGC Census: (111/442). (#2995)...
$12
1979 1C MS68 Red NGC. NGC Census: 41 in 68, 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. ...
$488
1979 1C MS67 Red PCGS. This lot will also include a: 2015 1C Shield MS67 Red PCGS. ... (Total: 2 coins)
$94
1979 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (220/160). NGC Census: (111/442). (#2995)...
$13
1979 1C MS68 Red NGC. NGC Census: (41/0). ...
$312
1979 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (468/8). PCGS Population (157/5). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin i...
$36
1979 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$39
1979 1C MS68 Red NGC. NGC Census: (41/0). ...
$312
1979 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Ex: Jack Lee. PCGS Population (157/4). NGC Census: (449/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$207
1979 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$52
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