coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1c \ Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse \ 1979 \ Philadelphia
The 1979 Lincoln Cent with a Memorial Reverse, minted in Philadelphia, is a component of the Lincoln Cent series, which debuted in 1909 to commemorate President Abraham Lincoln. This coin features the iconic Lincoln portrait on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse, a design introduced in 1959. The 1979 coin is made of a bronze alloy, containing 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Collectors often seek this coin in various grade conditions, with certain rarities or errors commanding higher premiums in the numismatic market.
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1979 1c RD | 1c | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1979 | Philadelphia |