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Obverse Description

Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.

Reverse Description

Lincoln memorial building centered with words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on top and bottom periphery. E PLURIBUS UNUM centered above the top of the memorial.

Catalog Information

GSID: 2419
Designer: Victor Brenner (obverse); Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Obverse Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1981, D
Reverse Designer: Frank Gasparro
Reverse Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr): 3.11 gr
Weight (oz): 0.11 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 19
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Coin Date: 1981-D
Denomination: 1c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Denver
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 5,373,235,677
Coinage Type: Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years: 1959-1982
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc
PCGS #: 3037
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Grade CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 $170.00 $1,234
MS66 $9.50 $1,234
MS65 $1,234 $1,234
MS64 $1,234 $1,234
MS63 $1,234 $1,234
MS62 $1,234 $1,234
MS61 $1,234 $1,234
MS60 $1,234 $1,234

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1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Clad Dime Planchet -- MS62 PCGS....
$372
Sold 9/29/2025
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1981-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$180
Sold 1/27/2025
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1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Clad 10C Planchet -- MS63 PCGS....
$336
Sold 9/16/2024
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1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 40% Off Center, 27% Clip Planchet -- MS65 Red PCGS....
$192
Sold 9/16/2024
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1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Clad 10C Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. ...
$228
Sold 8/29/2017
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1981-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (196/43). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $33...
$42
Sold 4/12/2009
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1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Clad Dime Planchet--MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$431
Sold 1/11/2009
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1981-D 1C Cent--Struck on a Clad Dime Planchet--MS62 PCGS. From The Victoria Collection. ...
$253
Sold 8/2/2009
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1981-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (182/0 and 2/0+). NGC Census: (18/0 and 1/0+). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$204
Sold 11/6/2023
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1981-D Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a 1981-D Dime -- MS63 NGC. ...
$822
Sold 6/9/2013
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1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Curved Clips Partial Collar -- MS65 Red NGC. (1.8 grams)....
$84
Sold 6/12/2023
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1981-D 1C Cent--Struck on a Clad Dime Planchet--AU58 PCGS. From The Victoria Collection. ...
$207
Sold 8/2/2009
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1981-D 1C MS66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (191/43). (#3037)...
$11
Sold 11/16/2008
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1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Off Center--MS64 Red ANACS. ...
$23
Sold 10/8/2006
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1981-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (169/0). NGC Census: (15/0). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$139
Sold 4/30/2023
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1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Double Denomination on Struck Dime--MS63 PCGS. PCGS has inexactly certified the grade as "MS63 Red....
$862
Sold 4/29/2006
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1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck, Both Off Center, Second Strike Flip Over -- MS65 Red NGC. ...
$384
Sold 8/15/2020
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1981-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (191/43). NGC Census: (0/0). (#3037)...
$29
Sold 10/5/2008
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1981-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Clad 10C Planchet--MS64 PCGS. Light chestnut toning. A gorgeously preserved and lustrou...
$253
Sold 6/6/2005
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1981-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (79/0). NGC Census: (12/0). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$156
Sold 6/18/2019
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