As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you make a purchase through the link(s) above.
1973
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 3,728,245,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-659 |
Collection
Your collection
Sign in to track this coin.
One tap — add details later from your collection list.
No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
External references
The Philadelphia Mint struck over 3.72 billion cents in 1973, a year when the Watergate scandal consumed Washington. Senate hearings began in May, and the nation watched as witnesses described a pattern of political espionage and cover-up at the highest levels of government. Vice President Agnew resigned in October over a separate corruption scandal. The Arab oil embargo that fall triggered gas lines and an energy crisis.
The 1973 Philadelphia cent carries no mintmark and was produced in vast quantities. It is common in all grades and inexpensive to acquire. The year's turbulent politics left no mark on the coin's design.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
How much is a 1973 Lincoln Memorial Cent worth?
How many 1973 Lincoln Memorial Cents were minted?
What is a 1973 Lincoln Memorial Cent made of?
What is the melt value of a 1973 Lincoln Memorial Cent?
Is the 1973 Lincoln Memorial Cent a key date?
Live listings from eBay. As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you click a link and make a purchase. See all on eBay →
It is important that you educate yourself on a coin before making a substantial purchase, as some coins on eBay could be counterfeit or misrepresented. eBay Money Back Guarantee protects the buyer in these cases.