American Coin Treasures Proof Coin Lincoln Memorial Cent 1978 S

This collectible Lincoln Memorial Cent presented by American Coin Treasures is a Proof coin, the finest quality of coin produced by the United States Mint. Proof coins are struck at least twice and treated with special dies which make their features more defined, detailed and glossy. The “Lincoln Memorial” penny design was introduced in 1959. This design was last made in 2008 and replaced by the Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program. The obverse design featuring President Abraham Lincoln was first produced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. The reverse image of the Lincoln Memorial was selected to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. It replaced the Wheat Ears design that appeared on the reverse of the 1909 Lincoln cent. The cent will vary between dates of issue, and comes packaged in a vinyl folio (3.75" x 2.5") with a certificate of authenticity.