The 1979 Lincoln Cent features the Memorial reverse design, which depicts the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse side of the coin. This design was used for the Lincoln Cent from 1959 until 2008, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The 1979 penny is made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, and is part of the series known as Lincoln Cents, which were first issued in 1909 to honor the 16th President of the United States. Collectors often seek out specific years, mint marks, and conditions for their rarity and potential value.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1979-D (Denver) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1979 Denver
1979-P (Philadelphia) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1979 Philadelphia
1979-S (San Francisco) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1979 San Francisco