1998-S Lincoln Cent Gem Proof (Red)
Numismatic
1998-S Lincoln Cent Gem Proof (Red)
The 1998-S Lincoln Cent stands as a striking example of modern American coining, struck in a rich copper alloy consisting of 95 percent copper with the remaining 5 percent composed of tin and zinc. Minted at the San Francisco facility, this coin features a highly polished proof finish that highlights the deep, reflective surfaces and sharp details of the classic design, showcasing a vibrant red coloration. On the obverse, the right-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln, originally created by Victor David Brenner, is accompanied by the inscriptions LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST, alongside the 1998 year of issue and the S mint mark. The reverse, designed by Frank Gasparro, depicts the Lincoln Memorial, a design that graced the one cent coin continuously from 1959 to 2008. This side bears the traditional legends UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and the denomination ONE CENT.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1998 |
| 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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