eExhibit - Eccentric Lincoln Memorial Cents

Eccentric Lincoln Memorial Cents
1959 through 2008

It is not quite clear to the staff here at the asylum as to whether this collector should be classified as eccentric or not. However, one thing is for sure - his pennies definitely are! Actually, taking a fairly common series like the Lincoln Memorial Cent and adding a twist like an off-center strike can make for a challenging collecting adventure.

Thanks to the change to the “Four Lincolns” circulating commemorative reverse designs in 2009 followed by the new shield reverse in 2010 we now have a defined set to work on – 1959 thru 2008. The set contains 106 distinct date and mintmark combinations not counting the large and small date varieties of 1960 and 1982. The table below shows all the possible date, mintmark and variety combinations (111 in all) for the set. Click on any that are illustrated or in blue font for links to larger photos of the coins in the collection to date. The set now stands at 94.6% (105 of 111) complete overall, 97.2% (103 of 106) less varieties.

Enjoy your browse among the eccentrics.

Off-Center Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959 - 1962 - 95% Copper 5% Tin Composition - (3.11 grams)
1959		1959 D		1960 small date		1960 Large Date
1960 D small date		1960 D Large Date		1961	1961 D	1962	1962 D
1962 - 1982 - 95% Copper 5% Zinc Composition - (3.11 grams)
1963	1963 D	1964	1964 D	1965	1966	1967	1968
1968 D	1968 S	1969	1969 D	1969 S	1970	1970 D	1970 S
1971	1971 D	1971 S	1972	1972 D	1972 S	1973	1973 D
1973 S	1974	1974 D	1974 S	1975	1975 D	1976	1976 D
1977	1977 D	1978	1978 D	1979	1979 D	1980	1980 D
1981	1981 D	1982 Large Date		1982 small date		1982 D Large Date
1982 - 2008 - Copper Plated Zinc Composition - (2.5 grams)
1982 Large Date		1982 small date		1982 D Large Date		1982 D small date
1983	1983 D	1984	1984 D	1985	1985 D	1986	1986 D
1987	1987 D	1988	1988 D	1989	1989 D	1990	1990 D
1991	1991 D	1992	1992 D	1993	1993 D	1994	1994 D
1995	1995 D	1996	1996 D	1997	1997 D	1998	1998 D
1999	1999 D	2000	2000 D	2001	2001 D
In late 2001 new Schuler Presses where installed in both production Mints. This eliminated major off-center strikes after 2001. Even broadstrikes From 2002 through 2008 are Scarce.
2002	2002 D	2003	2003 D	2004	2004 D	2005	2005 D
2006	2006 D	2007	2007 D	2008	2008 D

Bonus Stuff!

2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Cents 2009 - Copper Plated Zinc Composition - (2.5 grams)
Birth & Early Years	Formative Years	Professional Life	Presidency Years
Partial Collar Broadstrikes - a.k.a Railroad Rims

More Bonus Stuff!!

Also, the eccentrics around here have interesting ways of passing and keeping track of time! Check out this handless clock!