This page sponsored by:  

Follow any of the active links below.  If you get lost, remember - there's no place like HOME!

Previous Date | Next Date | Lincoln Cents by Date | Small Cents by Type


1985-D ONE CENT

PCGS Nos: 3073, 3074

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 5,287,399,926
Proofs: 0

Designer: Obverse by Victor David Brenner; reverse by Frank Gasparro

Diameter: 19 millimeters

Metal content:
Pure Copper plating over:
Zinc - 99.2%
Copper - 0.8%

Weight: 39 grains (2.5 grams)

Edge: Plain

Mintmark: "D" (for Denver, CO) below the date

Notes:
 The finest Uncirculated Red-Brown example graded by PCGS is a single MS-63RB.

The finest Uncirculated Red examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-69RD's. 

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service
 

© Copyright 1999-2005 Collectors Universe, Inc. - all rights reserved worldwide.
Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission
of Collectors Universe, Inc. or the original lender is strictly prohibited!