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1983 Doubled Die Reverse One Cent MS RD FS-802 Values
Details
The 1983 doubled die cent exhibits some of the strongest reverse hub doubling seen on any Lincoln cent, making this a particularly interesting and popular variety. Doubling is visible to the naked eye and is most prominent in the inscriptions E PLURIBUS UNUM and ONE CENT, as well as the word UNITED in the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Obverse: 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: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,752,355,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1983-2008
Composition:
99.2% zinc; 0.8% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Doubled Die Reverse
Variety 2:
FS-802
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
2.5 gr
Weight:
0.09 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1983
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Frank Gasparro
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