2008-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red

This 2008-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red represents the final year of the long-running Lincoln Memorial reverse series, giving it a little extra historical appeal beyond a typical modern cent. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it comes from the closing chapter of a design that had been part of everyday American commerce since 1959. In Brilliant Uncirculated condition with Red color, it offers the bright original look, sharper detail, and stronger eye appeal collectors enjoy in a well-preserved modern issue. The Memorial reverse ended after 2008, making this date especially meaningful for collectors who like final-year coins. 

The Lincoln Memorial reverse debuted in 1959, replacing the Wheat reverse and continuing Victor D. Brenner’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse while adding Frank Gasparro’s Memorial design to the back. By 2008, the cent had long since shifted to a copper-plated zinc composition, making these later pieces lighter than earlier bronze Lincoln cents. The 2008 circulation strikes also marked the end of the Memorial type before the special 2009 bicentennial reverses and later Union Shield design changed the look of the cent again. 

Collectors enjoy Lincoln Memorial cents because they are affordable, familiar, and easy to organize by date and mint. A Brilliant Uncirculated Red 2008-P is especially appealing for collectors who want a cleaner Philadelphia example from the final year of the Memorial reverse series. 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, preserved BU Red condition, and final-year status. 

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: 2,530,000,000

Years of Issue: 1959–2008

Reverse Type: Lincoln Memorial 

Item Details

This listing includes one 2008-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 final-year example of this classic modern design, this 2008-P Lincoln Memorial Cent BU Red makes a solid addition.