Era Coin Identifier™

Lincoln Memorial Cent

Memorial Cent (1959-2008) · 1959–2008

Lincoln Memorial Cent obverse reference photograph

Obverse

Lincoln Memorial Cent reverse reference photograph

Reverse

Reference photos: Wikimedia Commons — public domain (Slashme)
Era
Memorial Cent (1959-2008)
Years minted
1959–2008
Composition
Copper 95% (pre-1982) / Copper-plated Zinc
Reference weight
3.11 g
Accepted weight band
2.98 – 3.24 g
Diameter
19.05 mm
Thickness
1.52 mm
Mint marks
P · D · S

Authenticity check

A genuine example should weigh between 2.98 g and 3.24 g. Anything outside that band — or a diameter off 19.05 mm — is a strong counterfeit signal.

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