1 Cent "1974 Lincoln Memorial" (Pattern)
United States · 1974 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1974 |
| Denomination | 1 Cent |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Gross weight | 0.93 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Victor David Brenner, Frank Gasparro |
| Type | Patterns |
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Design
Obverse
The portrait in right profile of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States from 1861 to 1865, is accompanied with the lettering "LIBERTY" and the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST".
Reverse
The Lincoln Memorial is surrounded with the face value in full, the lettering : "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the motto : "E • PLURIBUS • UNUM •"
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of aluminium and weighs 0.93 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. For copper-era cents, the metal itself can exceed face value — see the copper penny calculator and our copper penny guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1 Cent "1974 Lincoln Memorial" (Pattern) made of silver or gold?
No — the 1 Cent "1974 Lincoln Memorial" (Pattern) is aluminium, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the 1 Cent "1974 Lincoln Memorial" (Pattern) minted?
The 1 Cent "1974 Lincoln Memorial" (Pattern) was issued 1974.
Who designed the 1 Cent "1974 Lincoln Memorial" (Pattern)?
The 1 Cent "1974 Lincoln Memorial" (Pattern) was designed by Victor David Brenner, Frank Gasparro.
How big is a 1 Cent "1974 Lincoln Memorial" (Pattern)?
It weighs 0.93 g and measures 19 mm across and 1.3 mm thick (aluminium).
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