The 1987 Lincoln Cent features a Memorial reverse design, which depicts the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. This type of coin is part of a series that began in 1959 to honor President Abraham Lincoln. The 1987 cent is composed of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, with a total weight of 2.5 grams and a diameter of 19.05 mm. It is commonly collected by numismatists and is notable for its circulation history, though not particularly rare in average grades.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1987-D (Denver) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1987 Denver
1987-P (Philadelphia) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1987 Philadelphia
1987-S (San Francisco) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse 1987 San Francisco