1983 Lincoln Cent

About This Coin

The 1983 Lincoln Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series — 25th of 50 years in the series. In 1983, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 3.1 million. This ranks 13th of 50 years by total mintage, below the series median of 3.7 million. 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 in copper-plated zinc, weighing 2.5 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 380 known die varieties for this date across 21 categories, including atypical die clash, bie die break cent, cud and 18 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $468 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $2.0K in PR70 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro.