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1978
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 5,558,605,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-678 |
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The Philadelphia Mint produced over 5.55 billion cents in 1978, another year of massive output driven by inflationary demand. The Camp David Accords, brokered by President Carter, brought Egypt and Israel to the negotiating table in September, achieving a historic peace framework. At home, inflation continued its upward march, approaching double digits.
The 1978 Philadelphia cent carries no mintmark and was produced in staggering quantities. It is one of the most common coins in the Memorial series. Collectors encounter it routinely and assign it no premium in any grade.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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