1988 Lincoln Cent BU (Red)
Numismatic
1988 Lincoln Cent BU (Red)
The 1988 Lincoln Cent represents a fascinating chapter in modern United States coinage, showcasing a composition that is predominantly zinc (99.2 percent) with a thin outer coating of copper (0.8 percent). Weighing exactly 2.5 grams, these zinc-based cents can sometimes display unique surface characteristics, such as tiny raised dots or bubbling, which are common occurrences during the copper-plating process of this era. The obverse of the coin features the classic, right-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln designed by Victor David Brenner. This side is framed by the familiar inscriptions of LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST, alongside the 1988 date. On the reverse, the Lincoln Memorial design by Frank Gasparro is featured, a tribute that graced the one-cent piece from 1959 to 2008. The reverse inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and the denomination, ONE CENT.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1988 |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Cent |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
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