The 1959 Lincoln Memorial Cent is a significant coin in U.S. numismatics, as it marks the first year of the Lincoln Memorial design on the reverse, replacing the previous wheat ears reverse design.
The obverse (front) features the iconic portrait of Abraham Lincoln, designed by Victor David Brenner.
This design has been in use since 1909, the centennial of Lincoln's birth, and it remains on U.S. pennies today. The inscription "LIBERTY" and the year "1959" appear along with the phrase "IN GOD WE TRUST."
The reverse (back) of the 1959 Lincoln Cent features the Lincoln Memorial, designed by Frank Gasparro. The design includes a detailed image of the Memorial, with Lincoln’s statue visible inside.
Philadelphia (No Mintmark): Most of the 1959 Lincoln Memorial Cents were minted at the Philadelphia Mint. These coins do not carry a mintmark.
With a combined total of over 2.5 billion coins, the 1959 Lincoln Memorial Cent is relatively common, making it less rare in circulated grades but still significant to collectors.
The 1959 Lincoln Memorial Cent is made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. It weighs 3.11 grams and has a 19.05 mm diameter.
The coin is an important symbol of both the nation's history and the ongoing evolution of U.S. currency.
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