1996-D Lincoln Cent BU (Red)
Numismatic
1996-D Lincoln Cent BU (Red)
The 1996 Lincoln Cent struck at the Denver Mint represents a fascinating chapter in modern American pocket change. This particular issue displays a brilliant red luster, showcasing the coin as it looked when it first left the coining press. Composed of a zinc core plated with a thin layer of copper, the coin is made of 99.2 percent zinc and 0.8 percent copper, weighing exactly 2.5 grams. The obverse features the historic right-facing bust of Abraham Lincoln designed by Victor David Brenner. Accompanying the portrait are the familiar inscriptions of faith and freedom, including the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, the word LIBERTY, the year 1996, and the D mint mark representing the Denver facility. On the reverse, the Lincoln Memorial design by Frank Gasparro stands out in sharp detail. This reverse design was minted continuously from 1959 to 2008, making it one of the most recognizable reverse images in United States coinage. It features the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and the denomination ONE CENT.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1996 |
| Mint mark | D - Denver |
| 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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