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Lincoln Memorial Cent

United States · 1995

A standard United States one-cent coin featuring a bust of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse, with visible environmental corrosion (verdigris/spotting).

Country: United States
Year: 1995
Denomination: 1 Cent
Metal: 97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper plating

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Overview

A standard United States one-cent coin featuring a bust of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse, with visible environmental corrosion (verdigris/spotting).

Historical significance

The Lincoln Cent series is the longest-running coin series in U.S. history, first issued in 1909 to commemorate the centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The memorial reverse was introduced in 1959.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing bust of President Abraham Lincoln with the word 'LIBERTY' to the left, the date '1995' to the right, and the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' across the top. Designed by Victor D. Brenner.

Reverse (back)

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

Estimated value

$0.01 - $0.05 in circulated condition (face value)

What drives this coin's value

Condition, presence of high-grade preservation, and notable mint errors (such as the famous 1995 Doubled Die Obverse)

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) details, though affected by surface corrosion/spots

Mintage & rarity

Very high mintage, extremely common in circulation

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Counterfeits for regular modern cents are virtually nonexistent due to low face value; verify weight and composition if suspicious

Notable varieties & errors

The 1995 Philadelphia Mint Doubled Die Obverse (FS-101) is a famous modern error coin featuring strong doubling on 'LIBERTY' and 'IN GOD WE TRUST'.

Similar coins

Lincoln Shield Cent (2010-present), Lincoln Wheat Cent (1909-1958)

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves if possible. Do not attempt to clean or remove the environmental verdigris, as cleaning ruins numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry environment in archival-safe holders.

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