1989-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red

This 1989-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red comes from the later years of the Lincoln Memorial series, a design that served as a familiar part of everyday American commerce for generations. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it represents a modern-era cent preserved in Brilliant Uncirculated condition with attractive Red color. For collectors, coins like this are appealing because they capture the look of original mint state copper-plated cents before wear, spotting, and circulation dull the surfaces. Philadelphia issues also remain important for anyone building a complete date-and-mint run of Lincoln cents. 

The Lincoln Memorial reverse series was issued from 1959 through 2008, making it one of the longest-running modern U.S. coin designs. By 1989, the cent had long since shifted to the copper-plated zinc format used for regular circulation strikes in the modern era, giving these coins a different composition and weight than earlier bronze Wheat cents and early Memorial cents. That makes later Memorial cents like this one a distinct chapter in the broader history of the Lincoln cent series. 

Collectors enjoy Lincoln Memorial cents because they are affordable, highly recognizable, and surprisingly fun to assemble by date and mint. Red Brilliant Uncirculated examples are especially desirable because they retain more of their original color and eye appeal than coins that entered circulation. A 1989-P like this works well for collectors filling out a Memorial cent set, building a birth-year collection, or simply adding a nice modern Philadelphia issue to the album. The last sentence is an inference based on the coin’s series, mint, and preserved BU Red condition. 

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: Philadelphia

Mintage: 7,261,535,000

Years of Issue: 1959–2008

Reverse Type: Lincoln Memorial 

Item Details

This listing includes one 1989-P Lincoln Memorial Cent in Brilliant Uncirculated condition with Red color. The coin was struck at the Philadelphia 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, looking for a bright Philadelphia example, or adding another modern U.S. coin to your collection, this 1989-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red makes a solid addition.