Obverse

Reverse

1 Cent

Lincoln Memorial Cent

United States · 1971

A standard circulating United States Lincoln Memorial cent featuring a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1971
Denomination: 1 Cent
Metal: 95% copper, 5% zinc
Grade: About Uncirculated (AU)

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Overview

A standard circulating United States Lincoln Memorial cent featuring a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Lincoln Memorial reverse was introduced in 1959 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. Coins from 1971 were widely circulated during a period of shifting U.S. coinage economics.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing bust of President Abraham Lincoln, with the word 'LIBERTY' to the left, the year '1971' and mint mark (if any) to the right, and the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' across the top.

Reverse (back)

Depiction of the Lincoln Memorial with the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' above it, 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' along the top rim, and 'ONE CENT' along the bottom rim.

Estimated value

$0.01 to $0.10 in circulated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, presence of mint errors like doubled dies, and high-grade preservation.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU)

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, extremely common

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Genuine coins match standard weight and composition specifications. Counterfeits are virtually nonexistent for face-value modern cents.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for known doubled die obverse (DDO) varieties for the 1971 year.

Similar coins

Lincoln Wheat Cents (pre-1959) and Lincoln Shield Cents (2010-present)

Care & preservation

Store in a dry environment in cardboard flips or protective holders to prevent further toning or corrosion. Avoid cleaning.

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