Price Guide for 1999 Cent Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $11.00 – $1,035.00
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eBayUncirculated: $31.00 – $405.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $45.00 – $10,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $1,293.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3.00 – $605.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6.00 – $425.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $120.00 – $129.25
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eBayUncirculated: $149.50 – $500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $150.00 – $220.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 – $138,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $42.42 – $59.00Uncirculated: $1.04 – $448.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $7.00 – $8,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 – $259.00
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eBayUncirculated: $6.66 – $21.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $10.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $56.00Uncirculated: $6.00 – $2,358.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99 – $135.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $450.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1.00 – $42.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $863.00 – $1,725.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1.25 – $419.63
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $14.00
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eBayCirculated: $20.50 – $45.00Uncirculated: $6.50 – $36.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $12.00
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eBayCirculated: $200.00Uncirculated: $167.50
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $79.00 – $4,582.50
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eBayUncirculated: $110.50 – $1,597.45
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $160.00 – $3,750.00
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eBayUncirculated: $8.50
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eBayUncirculated: $30.00 – $110.00
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eBayCirculated: $97.09Uncirculated: $41.00 – $249.99
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $62.70 – $552.00
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eBayUncirculated: $69.25 – $199.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $55.00 – $215.00
Design and Specifications of the 1999 Cent
The 1999 Lincoln Cent continued the long-standing tradition of honoring America’s 16th president. This year marked the 90th anniversary of the Lincoln Cent, first introduced in 1909. The coin maintained its familiar design, with Abraham Lincoln’s profile on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse, a design combination that had been in use since 1959.
1999 was a year of economic prosperity in the United States, with the dot-com boom in full swing. The cent, while losing purchasing power due to inflation, remained an essential part of everyday commerce and a popular collectible.
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
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| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint Marks | D, P |
| Composition | 99.2% zinc, 0.8% copper |
| Obverse Design | Abraham Lincoln portrait, designed by Victor D. Brenner |
| Reverse Design | Lincoln Memorial, designed by Frank Gasparro |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of 1999 Lincoln Cents. While most circulated examples are worth face value, uncirculated coins can command a premium. Coins in Mint State (MS) grades of 65 or higher are desirable to collectors, with MS67 and above being quite scarce.
For proof coins, cameo and deep cameo contrast between the fields and devices can significantly increase value. PR69 and PR70 examples are highly sought after by collectors seeking perfection.
Mintage: 5,237,600,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: Wide AM reverse (rare)
Market Demand: Moderate, high for the Wide AM variety
Mintage: 6,360,065,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None notable
Market Demand: Low to Moderate
Mintage: 3,030,076
Rarity Scale: Common (for proofs)
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, scarce in PR70 DCAM
Varieties Errors: None notable
Market Demand: Moderate
The 1999 Wide AM variety from the Philadelphia mint is a significant error that can greatly increase the coin’s value. This variety features a wider space between the A and M in ‘AMERICA’ on the reverse.
Strike quality is particularly important for Lincoln Cents, with fully struck examples showing sharp details on Lincoln’s hair and the pillars of the Lincoln Memorial being more desirable. Original mint luster adds to the coin’s appeal and value.
For proof coins, deep, mirrored fields and frosted devices (known as cameo contrast) can significantly enhance value. Toning, if attractive and natural, can also increase a coin’s desirability among collectors.
