{"product_id":"1964-lincoln-memorial-cent-pcgs-vf30bn-classic-copper-issue","title":"1964 Lincoln Memorial Cent – PCGS VF30BN – Classic Copper Issue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eAdd a solid mid-grade example to your collection with this 1964 Lincoln Memorial Cent, certified VF30BN by PCGS. Struck during the final years before major changes in U.S. coin production, this coin represents one of the last widely circulated cents composed of 95% copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eThe 1964 issue comes from a time of transition in American coinage, just before rising metal costs led to significant composition changes in U.S. coins. As a result, these earlier copper cents have become increasingly popular among collectors for both their historical context and intrinsic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eGraded Very Fine 30 Brown (VF30BN), this coin shows moderate, even wear with strong detail remaining throughout. Lincoln’s portrait is well defined, and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse remains clearly visible. The brown (BN) designation indicates natural, original surfaces, which are highly desirable among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eWhile common in lower grades, certified examples like this offer added confidence, making it a great addition to any Lincoln cent collection or type set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8ef2h5\" data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whp3sn\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1964\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l9plbg\" data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Cent (Lincoln Memorial Cent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q1xmt4\" data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xpwu7f\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS VF30BN (Very Fine 30, Brown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ygq0ur\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"171vgpq\" data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abraham Lincoln (obverse), Lincoln Memorial (reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13jy58q\" data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eColor Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e BN (Brown – original circulated copper surfaces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vymbbx\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate wear with strong detail remaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ynyxkt\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-transition copper issue from the early Memorial series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kuislo\" data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collectibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m7ki3y\" data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003ePopular among Lincoln cent collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xfg96f\" data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eCertified mid-grade example with collector appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r9fbdn\" data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eOver 60 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2dxtxn\" data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eAffordable and reliable addition to any U.S. coin collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507226656931,"sku":"12241330","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1964-Lincoln-Memorial-Cent-PCGS-VF30BN-Classic-Copper-Issue-Heritage-Pastime-2642.jpg?v=1776707090","url":"https:\/\/heritagepastime.com\/products\/1964-lincoln-memorial-cent-pcgs-vf30bn-classic-copper-issue","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}