1988 (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
- $7,040
- Sold
- Grade
- MS69RD
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 1988 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent minted at the Philadelphia 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. Both mints produced typical quantities for circulation. 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 #38089.
External References
Error Varieties(96)
1988 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Transitional Reverse Design WTRD-001
1988 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Transitional Reverse Design WTRD-002
1988 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Transitional Reverse Design WTRD-003
1988 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Transitional Reverse Design WTRD-004
1988 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Transitional Reverse Design WTRD-005
1988 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Transitional Reverse Design WTRD-006
1988 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Transitional Reverse Design WTRD-007
1988 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1988-01
1988 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1988-02
1988 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1988-03
1988 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1988 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1988 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1988 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1988 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1988 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1988 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1988 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1988 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1988 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1988 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1988 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1988 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009 / DDO-003
1988 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1988 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1988 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1988 Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-1C-1988-01
1988 Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-1C-1988-02
1988 Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-1C-1988-03
1988 Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-1C-1988-04
1988P-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1988P-1DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
1988P-1DEO-003T Trail Die Obverse
1988P-1DEO-004T Trail Die Obverse
1988P-1DEO-005T Trail Die Obverse
1988P-1DEO-006T Trail Die Obverse
1988P-1DEO-007T Trail Die Obverse
1988P-1DEO-008T Trail Die Obverse
1988P-1DEO-009T Trail Die Obverse
1988P-1DEO-010T Trail Die Obverse
1988P-1DER-001WS Trail Die Reverse
1988P-1DER-002WS Trail Die Reverse
1988P-1DER-003T Trail Die Reverse
1988P-1DER-004WST Trail Die Reverse
1988P-1DER-005WS Trail Die Reverse
1988P-1DER-006T Trail Die Reverse
1988P-1DER-007WS Trail Die Reverse
1988P-1DER-008T Trail Die Reverse
1988P-1DER-009T Trail Die Reverse
1988P-1DER-010WST Trail Die Reverse
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