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1979 Penny Value Guide: Errors, ‘D’, ‘S’ & No Mint Mark Prices

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The 1979 Penny is also a Lincoln Memorial Penny, originally introduced in 1959 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Nearly 20 years later, the 1979 Penny gained attention partly due to the popularity of the newer, smaller dollar coin at that time. Let’s explore the value of the 1979 Penny and understand […]

1976 Penny Value Guide: Errors, ‘D’, ‘S’ & No Mint Mark Prices

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Most Lincoln Memorial cents are common and inexpensive, but the 1976 penny can carry higher value in rare conditions. This year holds a unique place in American coinage history, as it marked the bicentennial—200 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While the Lincoln cent didn’t feature the special dual-date (1776–1976) like other

1975 Penny Value Guide: Errors, ‘D’, ‘S’ & No Mint Mark Prices

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In 1975, higher-denomination coins like the Quarter, Half Dollar, and Dollar were minted with dual dates (1776–1976) to commemorate the 200th anniversary of American independence. However, the Lincoln cent was not included in this celebration because it was first issued in 1909 to honor the 100th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. As such, its own bicentennial

1972 Penny Value Guide: Errors, ‘D’, ‘S’ & No Mint Mark Prices

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The Memorial Lincoln cents have played a prominent role in American coinage for decades. Though they carry the lowest face value (one cent), many of these coins—especially from earlier years—are highly collectible, with certain error varieties fetching high prices. While most regular strike 1972 pennies are common and inexpensive, factors like mint mark, grade, and

1970 Penny Value Guide: Errors, ‘D’, ‘S’ & No Mint Mark Prices

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Initially, Lincoln Cents, also known as Lincoln Pennies, were referred to as Wheat Cents because they featured two stalks of wheat on the reverse. However, from 1958 to 2008, the reverse design changed to display the Lincoln Memorial Building in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s sesquicentennial—the 150th anniversary of his birth. Let’s now take a closer

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