1981 Lincoln Memorial Copper Cent Proof Coin

1981 Lincoln Memorial Copper Cent Proof Coin

1981-S Lincoln Memorial Copper Cent Proof Deep Cameo Penny

This 1981-S Lincoln Memorial copper cent is a stunning proof coin featuring a sharp strike and mirror-like surfaces. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this copper specimen displays deep cameo (DCAM) characteristics with a strong frost-on-mirror contrast between the raised devices and the reflective fields. As a proof strike, it was produced using specially polished dies and planchets to ensure the highest quality detail. This copper penny is a beautiful example of the classic Lincoln design, housed in a protective 2x2 flip to preserve its brilliant finish and deep cameo appearance.

1981-S Lincoln Memorial Copper Cent Proof Deep Cameo Penny

Condition: This coin is in excellent condition, exhibiting the mirror-like fields and frosted devices characteristic of a proof strike. It shows high-contrast Deep Cameo (DCAM) qualities with sharp details on both the obverse and reverse. The surfaces appear well-preserved within the protective holder, retaining its original copper luster and striking visual appeal.

The coin was minted at the San Francisco Mint, as indicated by the "S" mint mark. Its metal content is composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, which was the standard alloy for the Lincoln cent before the transition to copper-plated zinc in mid-1982. Historically, 1981 was the final full year of production for the solid copper alloy cent. This is a proof strike type, specifically manufactured for collectors using specially polished dies and planchets to achieve a superior finish. No third-party grading is assigned, but the coin displays the visual characteristics of a high-grade Deep Cameo proof.

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