1983 (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
$1,800 NGC Genuine 02-11-2021 eBay
Description
A cent from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1983 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent belongs to 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. The 1983 Doubled Die Reverse is a notable variety, and this was the first full year of zinc composition. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $0 depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper-plated zinc, weighing 2.5 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #38060.
External References
Error Varieties(357)
Verified Errors
1983 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1983-01
1983 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1983-02
1983 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1983-03
1983 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1983-04
1983 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1983-05
1983 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1983-06
1983 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1983-07
1983 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1983-08
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1983 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1983 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1983 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1983 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1983 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1983 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1983 Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-1C-1983-01
1983 Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-1C-1983-02
1983 Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-1C-1983-03
1983 Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-1C-1983-04
1983 Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-1C-1983-05
1983 Type II Counter Clash CCL(T2)-1c-1983-01
1983 Type II Counter Clash CCL(T2)-1c-1983-02
1983 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1983-01
1983 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1983-02
1983 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1983-03
1983 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1983-04
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