1993-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red

This 1993-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red is a bright modern issue from one of the most familiar coin designs in American history. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it represents the Lincoln Memorial series in Brilliant Uncirculated condition with full Red color, giving it the stronger eye appeal and fresher original look many collectors want in a higher-quality example. Philadelphia issues remain essential for anyone building a complete date-and-mint run of Lincoln Memorial cents. 

The Lincoln Memorial reverse debuted 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 1993, the cent was firmly in its modern composition era, struck in copper-plated zinc rather than the heavier bronze alloy used on earlier issues. That gives the 1993-P a place in the later chapter of Lincoln cent history while still tying it to one of the most recognizable designs in U.S. coinage. 

Collectors enjoy Lincoln Memorial cents because they are affordable, familiar, and easy to organize by date and mint. A Brilliant Uncirculated Red 1993-P is especially appealing for collectors who want a cleaner Philadelphia example with stronger original color than a coin that entered circulation. Coins like this fit well in a Memorial cent album, a date-and-mint set, or a broader collection of modern U.S. coinage. The final 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: 5,684,705,000

Years of Issue: 1959–2008

Reverse Type: Lincoln Memorial 

Item Details

This listing includes one 1993-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, adding a Philadelphia issue to your date-and-mint collection, or simply looking for a bright modern U.S. coin, this 1993-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red makes a solid addition.