1991-S Lincoln Cent Gem Proof (Red)
Numismatic
1991-S Lincoln Cent Gem Proof (Red)
The 1991-S Lincoln Cent stands as a brilliant example of modern American coining from the San Francisco Mint. Struck as a Gem Proof, this copper cent displays high-contrast details and a mirror-like finish that brings its classic design elements to life. The composition of this particular issue consists of 95 percent copper, with the remaining 5 percent made of tin and zinc. On the obverse, the coin features the historic right-facing bust of Abraham Lincoln, originally created by designer Victor David Brenner. The crisp inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "LIBERTY" frame the portrait, accompanied by the 1991 date and the "S" mint mark indicating its San Francisco origin. The reverse showcases the Lincoln Memorial, a design by Frank Gasparro that graced the one-cent piece continuously from 1959 to 2008. This detailed depiction of the monument is accompanied by the traditional legends "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and the denomination "ONE CENT."
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1991 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Gem Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Cent |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
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