coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) \ Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse \ 1980 \ San Francisco
The 1980 San Francisco Lincoln Cent features the Memorial Reverse design, which showcases the Lincoln Memorial, a prominent U.S. monument. This coin is part of the Lincoln Cent series, originally minted in 1909 to honor President Abraham Lincoln. The San Francisco mint produced proofs and uncirculated versions of this coin, making it popular among collectors. The 1 One Cent penny is composed of 95% copper and 5% zinc, although the composition changed in 1982. The 1980 coins are particularly sought after for their minting quality and historical significance within the series.
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1980-S (San Francisco) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1980 | San Francisco |