1983 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $1,800
- Sold
- Grade
- NGC Genuine
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
A cent from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1983 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent belongs to the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The Mint struck 7,752,355,000 cents dated 1983 without a mint mark. 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. Estimated market value ranges from $0.01 to $0.36 depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper-plated zinc, weighing 2.5 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #38060.
External References
Error Varieties(273)
1983 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - DGO 001
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-004
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001 / DDO-001
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002 / DDO-002
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003 / DDO-003
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005 / DDO-006
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 / DDO-009
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1983 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1983 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1983 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001 / DDR-001
1983 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1983 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1983 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1983 Lincoln Memorial Cent Reverse Die Clash
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
1983 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1983-05
1983 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1983-06
1983 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1983-07
1983 Variety WWHO-001
1983-1DEO-011T Trail Die Obverse
1983-1DEO-012T Trail Die Obverse
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