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1969-S Lincoln Cent Penny
Key Facts & Value
Key Fact
Description
This is a 1969-S Lincoln cent, a copper penny struck at the San Francisco Mint. The obverse features a profile of Abraham Lincoln, designed by Victor David Brenner, with "Liberty" and "In God We Trust" inscribed around him. The reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial, designed by Frank Gasparro. This coin is a standard circulation issue with a reeded edge.
History
The Lincoln cent, first minted in 1909, marked the first time a U.S. coin featured a real person. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President, was chosen to commemorate the centennial of his birth. The 1969-S mintage represents a significant output from the San Francisco Mint during a period of high demand for coinage.
Facts
The "S" mint mark indicates this coin was produced in San Francisco. While common, the 1969-S penny holds a place in many collections as a representative of its era. The design has remained largely unchanged for decades, making it a familiar and accessible coin for numismatists.
Value Fact
The value of a 1969-S Lincoln cent generally ranges from a few cents for circulated examples to a few dollars for uncirculated specimens. Factors like wear, luster, and the presence of any rare errors can significantly influence its market price, though most are readily available.
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