1987 (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
- $750
- Sold
- Grade
- PO1BN
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1987 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent is 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. Standard production year from Philadelphia and Denver. 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 #3063.
External References
Error Varieties(64)
1987 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1987-01
1987 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1987-02
1987 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1987 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1987 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1987 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1987 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1987 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1987 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1987 Floating Die Clash FDC-1C-1987-01
1987P-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1987P-1DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
1987P-1DEO-003T Trail Die Obverse
1987P-1DEO-004T Trail Die Obverse
1987P-1DEO-005T Trail Die Obverse
1987P-1DEO-006T Trail Die Obverse
1987P-1DEO-007T Trail Die Obverse
1987P-1DER-001WS Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-002WS Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-003WS Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-004WS Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-005WS Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-006T Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-007WS Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-008WS Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-009T Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-010WS Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-011T Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-012WS Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-013WS Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-014WS Trail Die Reverse
1987P-1DER-015T Trail Die Reverse
CU-1C-1987-01 Cud
CU-1C-1987-02 Cud
CU-1C-1987-04 Cud
CU-1C-1987-05 Cud
CU-1C-1987-06 Cud
CU-1C-1987-07 Cud
CU-1C-1987-08 Cud
CU-1C-1987-09 Cud
CU-1C-1987-10 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1987-11 Cud
CU-1C-1987-12 Cud
CU-1C-1987P-03 Rim Cud
DC-1c-1987-01 Die Chip
FDC-1c-1987-01 Die Chip
LDB3-1987-001 BIE Die Break
LDB3-1987-002 BIE Die Break
RCD-1c-1987-01 Retained Cud
RIDB-1c-1987-01 Retained Interior Die Break
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