1979-D Lincoln Memorial Cent
| Weight | 3.11 grams |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Mintage | 4,139,357,254 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Zinc |
| Melt Value | $0.04 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-682 |
Denver produced over 4.13 billion cents in 1979 with the "D" mintmark. The Three Mile Island nuclear accident in Pennsylvania in March raised alarms about nuclear power safety and influenced energy policy for a generation. Meanwhile, inflation continued to climb, and Americans waited in long lines for gasoline during the second oil crisis.
The 1979-D is common in all grades. Its large mintage ensures easy availability for collectors. The coin circulated widely during a year of considerable economic and geopolitical stress.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.01 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.01 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.01 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.01 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.01 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.01 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Lincoln Memorial Cents varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Lincoln Memorial Cents
- NGC Coin Explorer: Lincoln Memorial Cents
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)
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