1970 / Lincoln Memorial Penny Gem Proof

The Lincoln Memorial Penny has featured the profile of President Abraham Lincoln since 1909, the centennial of his birth. In 1959, a depiction of the Lincoln Memorial was created in honor of the sesquicentennial of his birth year. This particular coin is in beautiful gem proof condition and is made of 95% copper. It comes encased in an air-tight capsule to protect the coin's integrity. Purchase this coin separately or add this 1970 penny to one of our Coin Art selections. Similar to coin shown. PLEASE NOTE: If purchasing separately, please let us know in the Special Instructions if you don't wish us to insert coin in capsule.