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Lot 639p

1984 Lincoln Memorial Copper Cent Uncirculated

Lot number639p
AuctionOct 29 2026 Gold Silver Bullion Coins Sports Cards Knives
DateOctober 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm CT
Auction houseIowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
LocationCoralville, Iowa

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Description

1984 Lincoln Memorial Copper Cent Uncirculated

1984 Lincoln Memorial Cent Uncirculated Copper Coin

This 1984 Lincoln Memorial Cent is presented in uncirculated condition, displaying a sharp strike and original mint luster. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this copper coin features the classic bust of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the iconic Memorial building on the reverse. As an uncirculated specimen, it has been preserved from the wear of general circulation, maintaining crisp details in the hair, drapery, and architectural lines of the monument. This piece is a clean and brilliant example of modern American copper coinage, ideal for collectors looking to complete a high-grade memorial cent series.

1984 Lincoln Memorial Cent Uncirculated Copper Plated Zinc Penny

Condition: This 1984 Lincoln Memorial Cent is in uncirculated condition, displaying original mint luster and a sharp, well-preserved strike. The surfaces show the brilliant orange-red color characteristic of a copper-plated coin that has not seen circulation. It was struck at the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark) and features the classic Frank Gasparro reverse design of the Lincoln Memorial. Historically, this coin represents the transition period of the 1980s where the United States Mint moved from solid copper alloy to a copper-plated zinc composition to reduce production costs. This is a business strike type, intended for general circulation but preserved in a protective holder to maintain its high-grade state. No official numeric grade is assigned to this specimen. The metal content consists of a core of 99.2% zinc plated with a thin layer of pure copper.

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