1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Lincoln Memorial Penny — Coin Value
Lincoln Memorial PennyWhat the 1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Lincoln Memorial Penny is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Lincoln Memorial Penny value — Ungraded 7,78 € · $9 · MS62 10,37 € · $12 · MS66 1580 € · $1,828. Prices updated septiembre de 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 203.1× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the TYPE 1 PROOF at $4. The TYPE 2 PROOF, priced at $8, offers a slightly different production or presentation, suggesting a minor premium beyond basic ownership. Buyers prioritizing the lowest cost should opt for the TYPE 1 PROOF, while those willing to spend a bit more for the TYPE 2 PROOF are paying for that specific version's slight perceived value or collectible distinction.
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Item details
- Series
- Lincoln Memorial Penny
- Year
- 1979
- Mint
- S
1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Lincoln Memorial Penny value
A raw (ungraded) 1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Lincoln Memorial Penny runs around $9, a certified MS62 about $12, and a high-grade MS66 commands $1828.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | 7,78 € · $9 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | 10,37 € · $12 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | 1580 € · $1,828 | eBay sold comps |
Preguntas frecuentes
- What is the starting price for this 1979 Lincoln Memorial Penny?
- The ungraded version of the 1979 Lincoln Memorial Penny starts at $8.
- How much is an MS66 graded copy worth?
- An MS66 graded copy of the 1979 Lincoln Memorial Penny is valued at $1120.
- What mint mark is associated with this coin?
- This specific coin has an S mint mark.