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1979 S Type 2 1c Pf Lincoln Memorial Penny
Coins / United States of America / 1 Cent / Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse
1979-S Lincoln Memorial Penny Value
The 1979-S lincoln memorial penny value ranges from $1 to $100,000 depending on the quality of the coin and its mint strike type.
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What is a 1979-S Lincoln Memorial Penny?
The 1979-S Proof Lincoln Penny (Memorial Reverse) is a coin that was minted at the San Francisco mint. It has a legal tender value of $0.01. As a "Proof" coin, it was minted in a limited quantity, which makes it considered more collectible than "business strike" or "mint strike" coins which are intended for circulation. The mintage of this coin is unknown and is therefore considered very rare at a minimum. This coin does not contain any notable amounts of precious metals.
1979-S 1c (Proof) Lincoln Memorial Penny (Obverse)
1979-S 1c (Proof) Lincoln Memorial Penny (Reverse)
Coin Specifications
| Year | 1979 |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Mintage | 0 |
| Diameter | 19 millimeters |
| Production | Proof |
| Material | Brass |
| Weight | 3.1100 grams / 0.1000 ounces |
| Precious Metal | Brass |
| Metal Content | 0.0000 grams / 0.0000 ounces |
| Metal Value | $0.00 (as of 2020-12-22, 12:12 PM) |
| Obverse Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Reverse Designer | Frank Gasparro |
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