1969-S Lincoln Memorial Cent

This is a United States one-cent coin, commonly known as a penny, featuring the bust of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse. The coin is composed of 95% copper and 5% zinc, weighing approximately 3.11 grams with a diameter of 19.05 mm. The date 1969 is clearly visible on the right side of the obverse, with an 'S' mint mark directly below it, indicating it was produced at the San Francisco Mint. The coin exhibits a dark, chocolate-brown patina consistent with long-term circulation and environment exposure. Physically, the coin shows significant wear across the high points of Lincoln's hair and jawline, though 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and 'LIBERTY' remain legible. Notable condition issues include a prominent green verdigris spot (copper oxidation) on Lincoln's chest and shoulder area, several small rim nicks, and surface abrasions. The strike appears standard for the era, though the surface shows signs of environmental damage and potential early-stage corrosion. While the 1969-S date is famous for the extremely rare Double Die Obverse (DDO) variety, this specific specimen appears to be the common strike variety with no distinct doubling visible in the provided image.

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