Coin Identifier
Lincoln Memorial Cent
One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Memorial Cent

United States of America · 2002

The obverse features a profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the 'D' mint mark indicating it was struck in Denver. The reverse (not visible) typically features the Lincoln Memorial.

Country
United States of America
Year
2002
Denomination
One Cent ($0.01)
Metal
Copper-plated zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)

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Overview

The obverse features a profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln facing right, with the 'D' mint mark indicating it was struck in Denver. The reverse (not visible) typically features the Lincoln Memorial.

Historical significance

Designed by Victor David Brenner for the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth in 1909, the cent was the first US coin to feature a person's image. The 2002 edition belongs to the Memorial reverse series that ran from 1959 to 2008.

Estimated value

Face value ($0.01) if circulated; slightly higher for uncirculated high-grade specimens.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid touching the face of the coin directly with fingers to prevent oils from causing corrosion or spotting. Do not clean with chemicals as this can ruin the numismatic value.