Today, we're exploring the 1997 one-cent United States penny. We'll uncover its history, design features, and discuss whether this coin could be worth more than just a cent. Let's get started!First, a bit of history. The 1997 penny is part of the Lincoln Cent series, which started in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Designed by Victor David Brenner, the obverse, or front, features a profile of Abraham Lincoln. The reverse, or back, from 1959 to 2008, features the Lincoln Memorial, designed by Frank 1997 penny continues this tradition with Lincoln's portrait on the front and the Lincoln Memorial on the back. This coin is made primarily of zinc with a thin copper coating, a change that was implemented in 1982 to reduce production , what about its value? While the face value of a 1997 penny is, of course, one cent, certain factors can make specific coins more valuable to with minting errors, like double dies or off
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