coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) \ Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse \ 1979 \ Philadelphia
The 1979 Lincoln Memorial reverse penny is a one-cent coin produced by the United States Mint in Philadelphia. This coin features a design on the reverse side depicting the Lincoln Memorial, which was used for Lincoln cents from 1959 until 2008. The 1979 penny is made of 95% copper and 5% zinc, weighing 2.5 grams and measuring 19.05 mm in diameter. Collectors often seek out this particular year for its historical significance and variations in minting quality.
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1979-P (Philadelphia) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1979 | Philadelphia |