1975 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Philadelphia Mint)

This is a United States one-cent coin, commonly known as a Lincoln Penny, dated 1975. The coin features the right-facing profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse, designed by Victor David Brenner. The lack of a mint mark below the date indicates it was struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Composed of 95% copper and 5% zinc/tin, it exhibits a heavily circulated and degraded state. The surfaces show significant environmental damage, including dark brown oxidation and patches of green verdigris, particularly near the lettering of 'LIBERTY'. There are numerous surface abrasions, scratches, and nicks across the bust and fields. The rim is worn and shows minor indentations. The strike appears standard for the era, but the extreme wear has flattened the higher points of Lincoln's hair and jawline. The coin lacks original mint luster and shows signs of long-term exposure to moisture or corrosive elements, resulting in a pitted texture across several areas of the obverse face.