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Small Cents Lincoln Memorial Cent 1981-S : Type 1 - Filled S
1981 S Lincoln Memorial Cent : Type 1 - Filled S
Copper Alloy Penny
Mintage: 4,063,083
Metal Composition: 95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc
Diameter: 19 mm
Mass / Weight: 3.11 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): The San Francisco Mint produced two different varieties of the 1981 S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent (Penny) where one had a filled in S and the other had a Clear S. Depicted in the example image of the coin above is the Type 1 filled S. This can be best identified by the S being filled in and not as clear. Below is a close-up image comparing the Type 1 Filled S vs the Type 2 Clear S. Click the image to enlarge:
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
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Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-65)
Proof (PR-65)
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USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1981-S Lincoln Memorial Penny (Type 1 - Filled S Variety) (Proof Coin) is Worth $3.50 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $0.0293
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1981-S Lincoln Proof Cent
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Condition: Proof
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Condition: Proof
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Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated Proof