The 1992-D Lincoln Memorial Cent is a U.S. one-cent coin, minted by the Denver Mint with the "D" mintmark, indicating it was produced there.
Features the portrait of Abraham Lincoln, designed by Victor David Brenner. The coin’s inscription reads “LIBERTY” at the top and the year “1992” at the bottom.
Depicts the Lincoln Memorial, which has been featured on U.S. cents from 1959 until 2008. The reverse also features the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and the denomination “ONE CENT.”
The 1992-D Lincoln Memorial Cent is composed of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, which was a change from earlier coins that were primarily copper.
A total of 7,262,280,000 1992-D Lincoln Memorial Cents were minted, making it one of the most common coins from this era in terms of mintage.
While the 1992-D is quite common, certain high-grade examples and error coins are highly sought after. Coins with unusual characteristics like doubled die errors (notably the 1992-D “Close AM” variety) have added to its appeal for collectors.
Focus on the fine details in Lincoln's portrait and the Memorial on the reverse. The quality of the strike and the clarity of the details can help you determine a coin’s authenticity and grade.
The 1992-D is popular for being part of the Lincoln Memorial series, which ended in 2008. It’s particularly sought after by collectors of modern pennies and those searching for varieties, such as the "Close AM" or other errors.
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