1978 S Lincoln Memorial Cent

Copper Alloy Penny

Mintage: 3,127,781
Minted at: San Francisco

Designer - Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Metal Composition: 95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc

Diameter: 19 mm
Mass / Weight: 3.11 grams

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
1978 S Lincoln Memorial Cent Penny Proof
1978 S Lincoln Memorial Cents (Penny) were struck only as Proof coins.
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good
(G-4)
Very Good
(VG-8)
Fine
(F-12)
Very Fine
(VF-20)
Extremely Fine
(EF-40)
About Uncirculated
(AU-50)
Uncirculated
(MS-60)
Uncirculated
(MS-65)
Proof
(PR-65)
--------$3.08

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1978-S Lincoln Memorial Penny (Proof Coin) is Worth $3.08 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.0415








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6 items found

$2.40
Seller: mMm1901
Certification Agency: Other
Condition: Proof
$0.85
Seller: Ballbuster1208
Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
$2.69
Seller: whcwa
Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Proof
$24.50
Seller: bdemars-coin-store
Certification Agency: PCGS
Certification Number: 49685454
Condition: PR69RD DCAM
$19.75
Seller: AZATTIC4U
Certification Agency: PCGS
Certification Number: 48820939
Condition: PR 69RD DCAM
$2.25
Seller: OLDIES4SALE2007
Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: UNC IN ORIGINAL