1970-D Lincoln Memorial Cent BU

This 1970-D Lincoln Memorial Cent BU is a well-preserved example from the early years of the Lincoln Memorial series, struck at the Denver Mint during a time when Lincoln cents were still part of everyday American commerce. In Brilliant Uncirculated condition, it offers the sharper detail, cleaner surfaces, and stronger overall eye appeal collectors look for when adding a nicer Memorial cent to a set. Coins from this period also carry the traditional bronze composition used before the later transition to copper-plated zinc.

The Lincoln Memorial reverse debuted in 1959, replacing the Wheat reverse and marking the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Victor D. Brenner’s portrait of Lincoln remained on the obverse, while Frank Gasparro’s Memorial design gave the cent a distinctly modern appearance. By 1970, the Memorial cent had already become a familiar part of daily life across the United States, and coins from this era now represent the early decades of one of the longest-running designs in U.S. coinage.

Collectors enjoy Lincoln Memorial cents because they are affordable, highly recognizable, and easy to collect by date and mint. A Brilliant Uncirculated 1970-D is especially appealing for collectors who want a clean Denver example with stronger original detail than a coin that entered circulation. Coins like this fit well in a Memorial cent album, a date-and-mint collection, or a broader group of vintage U.S. copper coins.

Specifications & Mintage

Denomination: One Cent

Series: Lincoln Memorial Cent

Designer: Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro

Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Weight: 3.11 grams

Diameter: 19.00 mm

Edge: Plain

Mint: Denver

Mintage: 2,891,438,900

Years of Issue: 1959–2008

Reverse Type: Lincoln Memorial

Item Details

This listing includes one 1970-D Lincoln Memorial Cent in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coin was struck at the Denver Mint and features the Lincoln Memorial reverse used throughout the series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive.

Whether you are building a complete Lincoln Memorial cent set, adding a Denver issue to your date-and-mint collection, or simply looking for a nice early-1970s U.S. coin in BU condition, this 1970-D Lincoln Memorial Cent BU makes a meaningful addition.