1980 Lincoln Memorial Cent
| Weight | 3.11 grams |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 7,414,705,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Zinc |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-685 |
The Philadelphia Mint set a new production record with over 7.4 billion cents in 1980. Inflation peaked near 14% that year, the highest rate since World War II. The Federal Reserve under Chairman Paul Volcker raised interest rates to punishing levels in an effort to break the inflationary cycle. The economy teetered between recession and runaway prices.
The massive cent production reflected these conditions: more transactions at higher prices meant more coins needed. The 1980 Philadelphia cent carries no mintmark and is among the most common dates in the entire series. Collectors treat it as a commodity issue with no premium in any grade.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.01 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.01 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.01 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.01 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.01 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.01 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
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