1981 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$700 MS66BN 08-25-2018 eBay
Description
The 1981 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. Standard production year. The final year before the historic 1982 composition transition from bronze to zinc. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3041.
External References
Error Varieties(26)

1981 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1981-01

1981 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

1981 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

1981P-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse

1981P-1DER-001T Trail Die Reverse

CU-1C-1981-01 Cud

CU-1C-1981-02 Cud

CU-1C-1981-03 Cud

CU-1C-1981-04 Cud

CU-1C-1981-05R Cud

CU-1C-1981-06 Cud

CU-1C-1981-07 Cud

CU-1C-1981-08 Cud

CU-1C-1981-09 Cud

CU-1C-1981-10 Cud

CU-1C-1981-11 Cud

CU-1C-1981-12 Cud

CU-1C-1981-13 Rim Cud

CU-1C-1981-14 Cud

CU-1C-1981-15 Cud

CU-1C-1981-16 Cud

CU-1C-1981-17 Cud

CU-1C-1981-18 Cud

LDB6-1981-001A BIE Die Break

LDB6-1981-001B BIE Die Break

SKH-1c-1981-01 Spiked Head
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