coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1c \ Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse \ 1981
The 1981 Lincoln Cent features the Memorial Reverse, which depicts the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse side of the coin. This design was used from 1959 until 2008, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The coin is struck in copper-plated zinc and has a nominal value of one cent (1c). Collectors often seek specific years and mint marks, and the 1981 Lincoln Cent can vary slightly in value based on its condition and whether it has a D (Denver) or S (San Francisco) mint mark.
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1981 1c RD | 1c | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1981 | Philadelphia |
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1981-D 1c RD | 1c | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1981 | Denver |