1981 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1981

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008

Designer

Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.01 - $1.24

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). 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 produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The design is by Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3041.

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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

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LDB6-1981-001A BIE Die Break

LDB6-1981-001B BIE Die Break

SKH-1c-1981-01 Spiked Head