1984 Lincoln Cent

About This Coin

The 1984 Lincoln Cent is a United States cent from the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series — 26th of 50 years in the series. In 1984, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 3.4 million. This ranks 22nd 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 1984 Doubled Die Obverse ("doubled ear") is a popular variety with visible doubling on Lincoln's ear. Struck in copper-plated zinc, weighing 2.5 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 169 known die varieties for this date across 11 categories, including atypical die clash, bisecting rim to rim die crack, cud and 8 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $281 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $2.8K in MS65 grade at Bowers & Merena. Designed by Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro.