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U.S. 1959 - D Mint Mark Lincoln CentCabinet 02 - Lincoln Memorial Era
A turning point in American coinage…
The 1959 Lincoln Cent marks the first year of the Lincoln Memorial reverse, replacing the long-running Wheat design used from 1909 to 1958. This change honored the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth and introduced a new era in U.S. coin design.
Obverse (Front)
Features the familiar portrait of Abraham Lincoln, with inscriptions “In God We Trust,” “Liberty,” and the date 1959.
Reverse (Back)
Depicts the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., replacing the wheat ears design. This reverse would remain in use for nearly 50 years (1959–2008).
Collection Placement
Cabinet II - The Lincoln Cent Collection
This is not just another penny…it’s the moment the design changed
Golden Whisper
“From fields of wheat… to a monument in stone.”
Historical Significance 👀
- First year of the Memorial reverse design
- Marks the transition from the Wheat Cent era (1909–1958)
- Represents a major visual shift in one of America’s most collected coins
Coin Details
Date: 1959
Type: Lincoln Memorial Cent
Denomination: 1 Cent
Mint: DMint Mark - Denver Mint Mark
Composition: 95% Copper - 5% Zinc
Condition
- A normal circulated 1959 Lincoln Memorial Cent
- Warm circulated copper character
- Not cleaned aggressively from what I can see
- Likely appealing more as:
- historical piece
- era coin
- album filler
- Lincoln series collectible
- Well-circulated example showing honest wear, readable details, and classic vintage copper character.
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