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1999-S Proof

Small Cents · Lincoln Memorial Cents · 1959–2008
Key date Proof
Weight2.5 g
Diameter19.05 mm
MintSan Francisco
StrikeProof
Mintage 3,347,966 Combined mintage for all 1999-S proof varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)
DesignerVictor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro
Collector's Key IDCK-757

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About this coinHistory

The 1999-S Proof was produced at San Francisco with a mintage of approximately 3.35 million pieces. The proof set arrived during the year of Y2K preparation and the tail end of the technology-driven economic expansion.

The coin features deep mirror fields and frosted devices with strong cameo contrast. The 1999-S Proof is affordable and readily available. The 1999 proof set also marked the introduction of statehood quarter proofs, which boosted overall proof set interest that year.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1999-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cents were minted?
3,347,966 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1999-S proof varieties).
What is a 1999-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 1999-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 1999-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent a key date?
Yes — the 1999-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent is considered a key date in the Lincoln Memorial Cents series and commands a strong premium.