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1997-S Proof
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 2,796,678 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-750 |
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The 1997-S Proof was struck at San Francisco with a mintage of approximately 2.8 million pieces. The proof program maintained steady output, catering to a reliable base of annual subscribers. The 1997 proof set offered no surprises: well-struck coins in the standard deep mirror finish.
The cent features full cameo contrast and sharp detail on both Lincoln's portrait and the Memorial reverse. It is affordably priced and widely available. Collectors building annual proof sets include it routinely.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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