1991-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red

This 1991-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU is a sharp modern issue from a series that remained a familiar part of daily life in the United States for generations. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it represents the Lincoln Memorial design in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, with the stronger detail and cleaner overall appearance collectors look for when adding a higher-quality coin to a set. Philadelphia issues are essential for anyone working on a complete date-and-mint run of Lincoln Memorial cents. 

The Lincoln Memorial reverse series ran from 1959 through 2008, continuing Victor D. Brenner’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse while using Frank Gasparro’s Memorial design on the reverse. By 1991, the cent was firmly in its modern era and was being struck in copper-plated zinc rather than the heavier bronze alloy used on earlier Lincoln cents. That gives the 1991-P a place in the later chapter of Lincoln cent history while still tying it to one of the most recognizable designs in American coinage. 

Collectors enjoy Lincoln Memorial cents because they are affordable, familiar, and easy to organize by date and mint. A Brilliant Uncirculated 1991-P is especially appealing for collectors who want a cleaner Philadelphia 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 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: 5,165,940,000

Years of Issue: 1959–2008

Reverse Type: Lincoln Memorial 

Item Details

This listing includes one 1991-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 1991-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU makes a solid addition.