coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) \ Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse \ 1981
The 1981 Lincoln Cent, commonly referred to as the one cent penny, is part of the Memorial Reverse series, which features the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse side. This design was used from 1959 until 2008. The 1981 cent is composed of 95% copper and 5% zinc, weighing 2.5 grams, and has a diameter of 19 millimeters. Collectors often seek this coin for its place in U.S. numismatic history and its potential variations, including mintmarks from the Philadelphia, Denver, or San Francisco mints.
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1981-D (Denver) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1981 | Denver |
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1981-P (Philadelphia) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1981 | Philadelphia |
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1981-S (San Francisco) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1981 | San Francisco |