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1979-S Type 1 One Cent PR RB

1979-S Type 1 One Cent PR RB

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Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse, Proof (1959–2008)

1979-S Type 1 One Cent PR RB

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1979-S Type 1 One Cent PR RB

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Title:

1979-S 1c PCGS Proof 69 RD DCameo (Type 1)

Realized: 02/02/2012

Image source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

Basic Information

GSID:

315446

Coin Date:

1979-S

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

San Francisco

Mintage:

3,127,781

Coinage Type:

Lincoln Cent

Coinage Years:

1959-1982

Composition:

95% copper; 5% zinc

Mint Mark:

S

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Type 1

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

3.11 gr

Weight:

0.11 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

19 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)

Obverse Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1979, S

Obverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Reverse Lettering:

E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Designer:

Frank Gasparro

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