coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) \ Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse \ 1961
The 1961 Lincoln Memorial Cent, a one-cent coin from the United States, features a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the iconic Memorial reverse. Minted in Philadelphia, it belongs to the series of Lincoln Cents that began in 1909. The 1961 version is notable for its composition of 95% copper and 5% zinc, contributing to its collectibility. While not rare, it can still be sought after by collectors in higher grades or unique conditions.
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1961-D (Denver) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1961 | Denver |
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1961-P (Philadelphia) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1961 | Philadelphia |
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1961-P (Philadelphia) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1961 | Philadelphia |