1985 Memorial Penny - XF to AU Condition - Slight hints of wear marks, minimal contact marks, near mint luster, positive eye appeal. Photos are representative, with minor variations from coin to coin.
On December 21, 1958, President Eisenhower issued a press release announcing a new reverse design for the cent would begin production on January 2, 1959. The new reverse design featured the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Officially released on February 12, 1959, the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. e pluribus unum: out of many, one.
These pennies turn 37 years old this year (2022). Would make a cool gift for someone's 37th birthday. As can be seen in the pictures, these coins are in excellent condition.
1982 was the last year for production of copper Lincoln Memorial pennies. Copper pennies weigh 3.11 grams. Zinc / copper coated pennies weigh 2.5 grams.
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37th anniversary; 37th birthday.
On December 21, 1958, President Eisenhower issued a press release announcing a new reverse design for the cent would begin production on January 2, 1959. The new reverse design featured the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Officially released on February 12, 1959, the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. e pluribus unum: out of many, one.
These pennies turn 37 years old this year (2022). Would make a cool gift for someone's 37th birthday. As can be seen in the pictures, these coins are in excellent condition.
1982 was the last year for production of copper Lincoln Memorial pennies. Copper pennies weigh 3.11 grams. Zinc / copper coated pennies weigh 2.5 grams.
Please feel free to message with any questions. Thanks so much for stopping by!
37th anniversary; 37th birthday.