1979-P Lincoln Memorial Cent Value
Based on 7 eBay sales from Jul 12, 2026 to Jul 21, 2026. These are past eBay sale prices, not live prices.
Photos are from recorded eBay sales and may show a different example of this coin.
Calculated from eBay sold listings CoinGrader recorded. Based on 7 eBay sales from Jul 12, 2026 to Jul 21, 2026. Not a price guide, and not a live price.
Recent recorded sales
| Sold | Grade | Price | Listing |
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NGC 68 | $352.00 | 1979 1C RD Lincoln Memorial One Cent NGC MS68RD 6613516-004 |
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Raw (ungraded) | $2.25 | 1979 - P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red Nice US Coin Combined shipping |
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NGC 63 | $10.00 | 1979 Lincoln Memorial Cent 1c NGC Certified Graded MS63 RD |
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PCGS 67 | $139.99 | New Listing1979 Lincoln Memorial Cent PCGS MS67RD |
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Raw (ungraded) | $6.12 | 1979 Lincoln Memorial Copper Cent Penny P Philadelphia/No Mint 1.5 Pound lb Bulk |
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Raw (ungraded) | $4.99 | 1979 Lincoln Memorial Cent S - PROOF |
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Raw (ungraded) | $6.95 | 1979 P Rainbow Toned Lincoln Memorial Cent Penny Gorgeous AU Luster Choice GEM |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1979-P Lincoln Memorial Cent worth?
A raw (ungraded) 1979-P Lincoln Memorial Cent sold for around $6 on eBay. Top-grade certified examples sold for around $10. Based on 7 eBay sales from Jul 12, 2026 to Jul 21, 2026. These are past sale prices, not a price guide or a live quote.
Where do these prices come from?
They come from completed eBay sales of this coin that CoinGrader recorded. Based on 7 eBay sales from Jul 12, 2026 to Jul 21, 2026. We calculate the values from those sales, with recent sales counting more and obvious outliers removed. They are market prices, not catalog or price-guide values. The last sale we recorded was on Jul 21, 2026, so today's prices may be different.
Should I get my 1979-P Lincoln Memorial Cent graded?
Top-grade certified examples of this coin sold for around $10 versus about $6 raw, so grading can pay off if your coin is in high grade. You can upload photos to CoinGrader for an AI grade estimate in about a minute or two before paying for professional grading.
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