1993-S Lincoln Cent Gem Proof (Red)
Numismatic
1993-S Lincoln Cent Gem Proof (Red)
In 1993, the San Francisco Mint produced a striking rendition of the classic Lincoln Cent. This particular specimen is a Gem Proof, a designation that highlights its sharp details and reflective surfaces. Unlike standard circulating pennies of the era, this composition consists of 95 percent copper, with the remaining 5 percent made of tin and zinc. The obverse features the iconic right-facing profile of Abraham Lincoln, a design originally created by Victor David Brenner. Clearly legible inscriptions surround the portrait, including the traditional mottoes IN GOD WE TRUST and LIBERTY, alongside the 1993 date and the distinct S mint mark, indicating its origin in San Francisco. On the reverse, the coin displays the Lincoln Memorial, a design by Frank Gasparro that graced the penny continuously from 1959 to 2008. The architectural details of the monument are framed by the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the denomination ONE CENT, with the Latin phrase E PLURIBUS UNUM positioned gracefully above the structure.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1993 |
| 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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