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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:
2583
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:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1959
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,149,291
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1959-1982
Composition:
95% copper; 5% tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3386
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Coin Value History
1959 1c PR RD
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1959 1c PR RD
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1959 1C PR69 Red NGC. Mintage 1,149,291. ...
$129
1959 1c NGC Proof 67 RD
$35
1959 1c PCGS Proof 68 RD
$56
Lot of 1959 1c PCGS Proof 66 RD (5 Coins)
$48
1959 1C PR65 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (57/657). PCGS Population (92/504). Mintage: 1,149,291. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/P...
$11
1959 1c PCGS Proof 64 RD
$21
1959 Proof Set PCGS. includes a Penny Red PR63; Nickle PR66; Dime PR65; Quarter PR64 and a Franklin Half Dollar PR64. ... (Total: 5 Coins Item)
$31
1959 1C PR70 Red ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,149,291. (#3386)...
$54
1959 1C PR69 Red NGC. Mintage 1,149,291. ...
$104
1959 1c NGC Proof 67 RD
$44
1959 1c PCGS Proof 68 RD
$36
1959 Proof Set PCGS. This Set Includes: 1C PR66 Red, 5C PR67, 10C PR67, 25C PR67 and a 50C PR66. ... (Total: 5 coins)
$164
1959 1c NGC Proof 65 RD
$17
1959 Proof Set PCGS includes a Penny Red PR64; Nickle PR65; Dime PR66; Quarter PR65 and a Franklin Half Dollar PR65. ... (Total: 5 Coins Item)
$33
1959 1C PR70 Red ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,149,291. (#3386)...
$150
1959 1C PR69 Red NGC. Mintage 1,149,291. ...
$114
1959 1c NGC Proof 67 RD
$44
1959 1C PR68 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (3255/1187). PCGS Population: (153/4). CDN: $35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Minta...
$69
1959 1c PCGS Proof 66 RD
$21
1959 1c PCGS Proof 65 RD
$14
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $400
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1983-2008 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $35
1959 1c PR BN
Worth: $1 – $12
1959 1c PR RB
Worth: $1 – $15
1959 1c PR RD CAM
Worth: $2 – $600
1959 1c PR RD DCAM
Worth: $95 – $19,000
1960 1c Large Date PR BN
Worth: $0 – $6
1960 1c Large Date PR RB
Worth: $0 – $8
1960 1c Large Date PR RD
Worth: $1 – $80
1960 1c Large Date PR RD CAM
Worth: $2 – $140
1960 1c Large Date PR RD DCAM
Worth: $34 – $1,800
1960 1c Small Date PR BN
Worth: $2 – $16
1960 1c Small Date PR RB
Worth: $2 – $20
1960 1c Small Date PR RD
Worth: $3 – $300
1960 1c Small Date PR RD CAM
Worth: $10 – $3,750
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