1983 (D) 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
$600 PCGS Genuine 11-10-2019 eBay
Description
The 1983 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent produced at the Denver Mint as part of 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. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. 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 #38079.
External References
Error Varieties(22)
1983-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1983-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1983-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1983-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1983-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1983-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1983-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1983D-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1983D-1DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
1983D-1DEO-003T Trail Die Obverse
CU-1C-1983D-01 Cud
CU-1C-1983D-02 Cud
LDB3-1983D-001 BIE Die Break
SKH-1c-1983D-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1983D-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1983D-03 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1983D-04 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1983D-05 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1983D-06 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1983D-07 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1983D-08 Spiked Head
