coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1c \ Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse \ 1983
The 1983 Lincoln Memorial cent is a one-cent coin produced by the United States Mint. It features a depiction of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse. This coin was part of a series that began in 1959, replacing the previous wheat reverse design. The 1983 Lincoln cent is notable for its copper-plated zinc composition, as it transitioned from the earlier 95% copper coins. Collectors often seek out the 1983 Lincoln cents for their historical significance and variations, including the notorious 1983 Doubled Die error.
Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1983 1c RD | 1c | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1983 | Philadelphia |
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1983-D 1c RD | 1c | Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse | 1983 | Denver |