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Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Lincoln memorial building centered with words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on top and bottom periphery. E PLURIBUS UNUM centered above the top of the memorial.
Catalog Information
GSID:
312885
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1981, D
Reverse Designer:
Frank Gasparro
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1981-D
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
5,373,235,677
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1959-1982
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc
PCGS #:
3035
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1981-D 1c MS BN
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Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS BN [Type]
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Worth: $0 – $3
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RB [Type]
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Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Bronze, 1959-1982 MS RD [Type]
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Worth: $0 – $9
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS BN [Type]
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Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RB [Type]
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Worth: $0 – $4
Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Memorial Reverse, Zinc, 1982-2008 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20250819/ufsrsmyuq5uqe2yyaons.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $9
No Date 1c Zinc, Blank Planchet MS
Worth: $10 – $10
1959 1c MS BN
Worth: $0 – $12
1959 1c MS RB
Worth: $0 – $16
1959 1c MS RD
Worth: $0 – $2,500
1959-D 1c MS BN
Worth: $0 – $10
1959-D 1c MS RB
Worth: $0 – $12
1959-D 1c MS RD
Worth: $0 – $35,000
1960 1c Large Date MS BN
Worth: $0 – $5
1960 1c Large Date MS RB
Worth: $0 – $12
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Dime Planchet -- MS63 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$415
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck On 10C Blank -- MS65 NGC. (2.3 g)...
$856
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Clad Dime Blank -- MS64 PCGS. Ex: Fred Weinberg Collection. From The Fred Weinbe...
$336
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck On a 10C Blank -- MS67 NGC. (2.3 grams)...
$720
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck, Second Strike 75% Off Center, Uniface -- MS62 Brown ANACS. ...
$71
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 10C Blank -- MS66 NGC. (2.3 grams)....
$810
1981-D Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 1981-D Dime -- MS63 NGC. ...
$632
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Type 1 10C Blank Planchet -- MS65 NGC. 2.28 grams....
$329
1981-D 1C Major Straight Clip 35% off-Center 2.49 Grams, MS64 Brown ANACS. ...
$114
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Dime Blank--MS67 NGC. ...
$489
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent--On 10C Planchet 2.3 Grams--MS62 Brown NGC. ...
$196
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck On a 10C Blank 2.3 Grams--MS66 NGC. ...
$345
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent--On 10C Planchet--MS65 ANACS. From The Alfred V. Melson Collection, Part Two. ...
$345
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck On A Clad 10C Planchet -- MS64 PCGS. ...
$805
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent --On 10C Planchet--MS65 ANACS. ...
$196
1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on Type One 10C Planchet--...
$299
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