1983-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent

This 1983-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent is a San Francisco proof issue from the modern Lincoln Memorial cent series, struck specifically for collectors rather than for everyday circulation. Proof coins are made with specially prepared dies and polished planchets, giving them sharper detail, reflective fields, and a more carefully finished appearance than standard business-strike cents. That makes this 1983-S proof a nice choice for collectors who want a presentation-quality example of the Memorial reverse design.  

The Lincoln Memorial reverse was introduced in 1959, replacing the Wheat reverse and beginning a new chapter in the Lincoln cent series. Victor D. Brenner’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln remained on the obverse, while Frank Gasparro’s Lincoln Memorial design appeared on the reverse. By 1983, the cent had fully moved into the modern copper-plated zinc composition era after the 1982 transition, making this proof part of the lighter zinc-core period of the series.  

Collectors enjoy proof Lincoln cents because they offer a sharper, more refined version of a familiar U.S. coin. A 1983-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent works well in a proof set collection, a Lincoln cent date run, or a broader collection of San Francisco Mint issues. Its proof finish gives it a different look and purpose than regular Philadelphia or Denver circulation strikes from the same period.

Specifications & Mintage
Denomination: One Cent
Series: Lincoln Memorial Cent
Designer: Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro
Composition: Copper-plated Zinc
Weight: 2.50 grams
Diameter: 19.00 mm
Edge: Plain
Mint: San Francisco
Mintage: 3,065,110
Years of Issue: 1959–2008
Reverse Type: Lincoln Memorial

Item Details
This listing includes one 1983-S Lincoln Memorial Cent struck in Proof format. The coin was produced at the San Francisco Mint and features the classic Lincoln Memorial reverse used throughout the Memorial cent series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive.

Whether you are building a Lincoln cent collection, adding a San Francisco proof issue to your set, or simply looking for a sharply struck modern proof coin, this 1983-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent makes a meaningful addition.