Obverse

Reverse

One Cent ($0.01)

Lincoln Memorial Cent

United States · 1992

A copper-colored U.S. penny featuring the profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1992
Denomination: One Cent ($0.01)
Metal: Copper-Plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)

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Overview

A copper-colored U.S. penny featuring the profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Lincoln Cent was first issued in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The Memorial reverse was introduced in 1959.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing profile of Abraham Lincoln, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' at top, 'LIBERTY' to the left, and the date '1992' to the right. Designed by Victor David Brenner.

Reverse (back)

The Lincoln Memorial building, 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' above, and 'ONE CENT' below. Designed by Frank Gasparro.

Estimated value

$0.01 face value in circulated condition; $1-$5 in high uncirculated grades; potentially thousands for the rare 'Close AM' variety.

What drives this coin's value

Condition/Grade is key. For this specific year, the 'Close AM' variety is the primary value driver.

Grade assessment

Circulated (around Very Fine to Extremely Fine) showing some surface hits, toning, and flattening of high-point details.

Mintage & rarity

Common; 4,648,290,000 produced. The 1992 Philadelphia is not rare unless it is the Close AM variety.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for zinc 'rot' or bubbling, which is common in authentic copper-plated zinc cents. For the rare variety, use a magnifying glass to check spacing between 'A' and 'M' in AMERICA.

Notable varieties & errors

1992 Close AM: The letters 'A' and 'M' in 'AMERICA' are almost touching. This is a rare transition error where a 1993 reverse die was used for a 1992 coin.

Similar coins

1992-D (Denver) penny, which features a 'D' mint mark. 1992-S Proof pennies.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges; do not clean or polish as this removes the original surface luster and significantly reduces numismatic value.

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