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1983-D Lincoln Memorial Cent

Small Cents · Lincoln Memorial Cents · 1959–2008
Weight2.5 grams
Diameter19.05 mm
MintDenver
Mintage6,467,199,428
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper)
DesignerVictor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro
Collector's Key IDCK-702
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Denver produced over 6.46 billion cents in 1983, bearing the "D" mintmark. All were struck on the new copper-plated zinc planchets, as the composition change was now permanent. The coins entered circulation during the early months of an economic recovery that would accelerate through the rest of the decade.

The 1983-D is extremely common. It is available in all grades at nominal cost and presents no challenge for collectors. Mint-state rolls are plentiful from this high-production year.

Price GuideTypical retail prices for problem-free examples.
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GradeDescriptionTypical 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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