1990 (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
- $4,300
- Sold
- Grade
- MS69BN
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 1990 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from 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. The 1990 "No S" Proof is a famous modern error — proof cents missing the San Francisco mintmark. 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 #3081.
External References
Error Varieties(46)
1990 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1990-01
1990 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1990 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1990 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1990 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1990 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1990 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1990 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1990 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1990 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1990 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1990 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1990 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1990 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1990 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1990 Radical MAD Die Clash MDC-1C-1990-01
1990 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1990-01
1990 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1990-02
1990 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1990-03
1990 UFO Variety WUFO-001
1990P-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1990P-1DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
1990P-1DER-001WS Trail Die Reverse
1990P-1DER-002WS Trail Die Reverse
1990P-1DER-003WS Trail Die Reverse
1990P-1DER-004T Trail Die Reverse
1990P-1DER-005WS Trail Die Reverse
1990P-1DER-006T Trail Die Reverse
1990P-1DER-007WS Trail Die Reverse
1990P-1DER-008T Trail Die Reverse
1990P-1DER-009WS Trail Die Reverse
1990P-1DER-010T Trail Die Reverse
CU-1C-1990-01R Cud
CU-1C-1990-02 Cud
CU-1C-1990-03 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1990-04 Cud
CU-1C-1990-05R Cud
CU-1C-1990-06 Cud
CU-1C-1990-07 Cud
CU-1C-1990-08 Cud
RCD-1c-1990-01R Retained Cud
RIDB-1c-1990-01 Retained Interior Die Break
SKH-1c-1990-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1990-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1990-03 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1990-04 Spiked Head
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