1987 (D) 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
- $1,093
- Sold
- Grade
- MS64
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1987 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent minted at the Denver Mint, within 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. Standard production year from Philadelphia and Denver. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. 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 #3078.
External References
Error Varieties(29)
1987-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1987-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1987-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1987-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-011
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-012
1987-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-013
1987D-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1987D-1DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
1987D-1DEO-003T Trail Die Obverse
1987D-1DER-001WS Trail Die Reverse
1987D-1DER-002WS Trail Die Reverse
1987D-1DER-003WS Trail Die Reverse
1987D-1DER-004T Trail Die Reverse
1987D-1DER-005T Trail Die Reverse
1987D-1DER-006T Trail Die Reverse
1987D-1DER-007WS Trail Die Reverse
1987D-1DER-008T Trail Die Reverse
1987D-1DER-009WST Trail Die Reverse
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