coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1c \ Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse \ 1977 \ Philadelphia
The 1977 Lincoln Cent with a Memorial Reverse, minted in Philadelphia, features the iconic image of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse. This coin is part of the Lincoln Cent series, which was first issued in 1909. It has a composition of 95% copper and 5% zinc, which was standard for cents produced during that era. The 1977 coin is common in circulation, making it more affordable for collectors, though it can still hold value in higher grades or as part of complete sets.
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1977 1c RD | 1c | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1977 | Philadelphia |