LINCOLN CENT VARIETIES

Composition: 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc

Years: 1959–1962

Weight: 3.11 Grams

Diameter: 19mm

Composition: 95% copper and 5% zinc

Years: 1963–1982

Weight: 3.11 Grams

Diameter: 19mm

Composition: 99.2% zinc and .8% copper cove, with a plating of pure copper

Years: 1982–Present

Weight: 2.5 Grams

Diameter: 19 mm

Years of Minting

Philadelphia 1959–Present*

Denver 1959D–1964D, 1968D–Present

San Francisco 1968S–1974S

West Point 1973–86*

Prices given in this book are for coin grades typically encountered in pocket change. Thus, our uncirculated prices are at the lower end of the spectrum or what specialists refer to as Mint State 60 (MS-60) to MS-62. However, uncirculated grades range from MS-60 to MS-70. Coins found in original bank wrapped rolls or in collections may grade higher and be worth considerably more. If unsure about grades of your coins, consult a specialist.