{"product_id":"1990-d-lincoln-memorial-cent-bu-rec","title":"1990-D Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1990-D Lincoln Memorial Cent BU is a well-preserved example from the modern era of United States coinage, struck at the Denver Mint during a time when Lincoln cents were still an everyday part of commerce across the country. In Brilliant Uncirculated condition, it offers the sharper detail, stronger luster, and cleaner overall appearance that collectors look for when adding nicer modern issues to their collections. Denver Mint cents from this period remain popular with collectors building date-and-mint runs of the long-lived Lincoln Memorial 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\u003eThe Lincoln Memorial reverse was introduced in 1959, replacing the Wheat reverse and beginning a new chapter in the history of the Lincoln cent. Victor D. Brenner’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln remained on the obverse, while Frank Gasparro’s Lincoln Memorial design gave the coin a distinctly modern appearance. By 1990, the series had already been a familiar part of American life for more than three decades, and cents of this era were struck in copper-plated zinc rather than the heavier bronze composition used on earlier issues. That gives later Memorial cents like this one a distinct place in the broader history of the Lincoln cent 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 Lincoln Memorial cents because they are affordable, recognizable, and fun to collect by date and mint. A Brilliant Uncirculated 1990-D is especially appealing for collectors who want a clean Denver example with stronger original eye appeal than a coin that entered circulation. Coins like this work well in a Memorial cent album, a date-and-mint set, or a larger collection of modern U.S. coins. The final sentence is an inference based on the coin’s series, mint, and preserved BU condition.\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\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Mintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: One Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Lincoln Memorial Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Victor D. Brenner \/ Frank Gasparro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: Copper-plated Zinc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 2.50 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 19.00 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge: Plain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: Denver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage: 4,922,894,533\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of Issue: 1959–2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Type: Lincoln Memorial\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\u003eItem Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one 1990-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.\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\u003eWhether 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 modern U.S. coin in BU condition, this 1990-D Lincoln Memorial Cent BU makes a solid addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Nerds ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54896563585315,"sku":null,"price":2.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0887\/2227\/files\/1990-D_Lincoln_Memorial_Cent_BU_Obverse.jpg?v=1775277138","url":"https:\/\/coinnerdco.com\/products\/1990-d-lincoln-memorial-cent-bu-rec","provider":"Coin Nerds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}