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1989-S Proof

Small Cents · Lincoln Memorial Cents · 1959–2008
Key date Proof
Weight2.5 g
Diameter19.05 mm
MintSan Francisco
StrikeProof
Mintage 3,220,194
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)
DesignerVictor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro
Collector's Key IDCK-722

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The 1989-S Proof cent was produced at San Francisco with a mintage of approximately 3.22 million pieces. The proof set delivered that year arrived in the mail as the Berlin Wall was falling and the map of Europe was being redrawn. Collectors, of course, purchased these sets for the coins, not the headlines.

The 1989-S Proof displays clean, mirror-like fields with sharp frosted devices. Deep cameo examples are common from this era. The coin is affordable and widely held, a standard issue in the annual proof cent sequence.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1989-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cents were minted?
3,220,194 were struck.
What is a 1989-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent made of?
Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper), weighing 2.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1989-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1989-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent a key date?
Yes — the 1989-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent is considered a key date in the Lincoln Memorial Cents series and commands a strong premium.