1990-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red

This 1990-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU is a nice modern example from a series that spent decades in everyday American commerce. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it represents the long-running Memorial reverse design in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, with the sharper detail and cleaner overall look collectors want when adding higher-quality modern cents to a set. Philadelphia issues remain essential for anyone building a complete date-and-mint run of Lincoln Memorial cents. 

The Lincoln Memorial reverse was introduced in 1959 and remained in use through 2008, pairing Victor D. Brenner’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse with Frank Gasparro’s Memorial design on the reverse. By 1990, the cent had long since shifted to a copper-plated zinc composition, giving coins from this era a different metallic makeup and weight than earlier bronze Lincoln cents. That places the 1990-P within the modern chapter of the Lincoln cent story, while still keeping it tied to one of the most familiar designs in U.S. coinage. 

Collectors enjoy Lincoln Memorial cents because they are affordable, recognizable, and fun to collect by date and mint. A Brilliant Uncirculated 1990-P is especially appealing for collectors who want a clean Philadelphia example with stronger original surfaces and 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 broader collection of modern U.S. coins. The final sentence is an inference based on the coin’s series, mint, and BU 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: 6,851,765,000

Years of Issue: 1959–2008

Reverse Type: Lincoln Memorial 

Item Details

This listing includes one 1990-P Lincoln Memorial Cent in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. 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, adding a Philadelphia issue to your date-and-mint collection, or simply looking for a nice modern U.S. coin in BU condition, this 1990-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU makes a solid addition.