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Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Lincoln memorial building centered with words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on top and bottom periphery. E PLURIBUS UNUM centered above the top of the memorial.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2183
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1959
Reverse Designer:
Frank Gasparro
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1959
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
609,715,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1959-1982
Composition:
95% copper; 5% tin & zinc
PCGS #:
2854
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Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20250810/n2or2iesbxjlmtgdgdev.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $3
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260301/cac_407283516_407283516-4.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260701/cac_572365098_572365098-4.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $9
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/341xxx/e89b4faa-2c43-47ae-9f23-af7bdb7c4e5b.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/341xxx/ac720ab6-9bb8-46bc-9cdb-bd1733512efb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20250819/ufsrsmyuq5uqe2yyaons.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $9
No Date 1c Zinc, Blank Planchet MS
Worth: $10 – $10
1959 1c MS BN
Worth: $0 – $12
1959 1c MS RB
Worth: $0 – $16
1959-D 1c MS BN
Worth: $0 – $10
1959-D 1c MS RB
Worth: $0 – $12
1959-D 1c MS RD
Worth: $0 – $35,000
1960 1c Large Date MS BN
Worth: $0 – $5
1960 1c Large Date MS RB
Worth: $0 – $12
1960 1c Large Date MS RD
Worth: $0 – $440
1959 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Red PCGS. Formerly FS-022.2. PCGS Population: 49 in 64 (1 in 64+), 32 finer (9/26...
$171
Undated 1C Lincoln Memorial Cent -- Broadstruck With Obverse Indent -- MS65 Red NGC. ...
$195
1959 1C Lincoln Memorial Cent -- Struck on a Venezuela 5 Centimos Planchet-- MS61 PCGS. 39 grains....
$3,904
1959 1C MS67+ Red NGC. NGC Census: 57 in 67 (4 in 67+), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 61...
$573
Undated 1C Lincoln Memorial Cent -- Broadstruck, Obverse Brockage -- MS66 Red PCGS....
$204
(1959-82) 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck 99% and 80% Off Center -- MS62 Red and Brown PCGS....
$69
No Date 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double-Struck, Saddle-Struck -- MS63 Red PCGS....
$74
1959 Lincoln Cent. Proof-68 RD Cameo (NGC).
$168
1959 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet, Cleaning -- Genuine PCGS. Unc. Details. ...
$411
Undated 1C Lincoln Memorial Cent--Off-Center, Scratched--ANACS. Unc. Details, Net AU50. ...
$18
Undated 1C Lincoln Memorial Cent -- Obverse Counterbrockage -- MS64 Red NGC. ...
$171
1959 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Red PCGS. Formerly FS-022.2. PCGS Population: 27 in 65, 4 finer (2/26). CDN: $210...
$238
1959 Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet -- MS61 PCGS. ...
$1,058
1959 1C MS67+ Red NGC. NGC Census: 0 in 67, 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 610,864,291. ...
$671
No-Date 1C Lincoln Memorial Cent -- Broadstruck with Obverse Struck Thru Cap Die -- MS66 Red NGC....
$149
Undated Lincoln Memorial Cent -- Struck 30% Off Center on a Dime Planchet -- MS62 PCGS. Ex: Fred Weinberg Collection. F...
$552
No-Date 1C Lincoln Cent -- Triple Struck Off Center -- MS63 Red ANACS....
$228
Undated Lincoln Memorial Cent--Struck on a 0.5 Grain Fragment--MS60 Brown PCGS. ...
$253
1959 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-104, MS64 Red PCGS. (FS-022.3). PCGS Population: 40 in 64, 28 finer (7/26). CDN: $140 Whsl...
$129
1959 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 27 in 65, 4 finer (2/26). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$220
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