{"product_id":"1983-s-proof-lincoln-memorial-cent","title":"1983-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1983-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lincoln Memorial reverse was introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors enjoy proof Lincoln cents because they offer a sharper, more refined version of a familiar U.S. coin. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1983-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Mintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: One Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Lincoln Memorial Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Victor D. Brenner \/ Frank Gasparro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: Copper-plated Zinc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 2.50 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 19.00 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge: Plain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: San Francisco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage: 3,065,110\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of Issue: 1959–2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Type: Lincoln Memorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone 1983-S Lincoln Memorial Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e struck in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e format. The coin was produced at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Francisco Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and features the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLincoln Memorial reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e used throughout the Memorial cent series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1983-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes a meaningful addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Nerds ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54941429465379,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0887\/2227\/files\/1983-S_Proof_Lincoln_Memorial_Cent_Obverse.jpg?v=1776638190","url":"https:\/\/coinnerdco.com\/products\/1983-s-proof-lincoln-memorial-cent","provider":"Coin Nerds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}