Price Guide for 1983 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1983 Cent variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1983 Penny Doubled Die Reverse, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $420.00 - $450.00
    Uncirculated: $35.00 - $7,050.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $82.00 - $2,500.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $150.00 - $18,500.00
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1983-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $8.00 - $1,380.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $1.00 - $809.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5.00 - $1,200.00
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1983 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $6.00 - $35.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $6.49 - $195.00
    Uncirculated: $4.00 - $475.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $4.00 - $10.00
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1983 Penny Doubled Die Reverse, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $83.00 - $231.00
    Uncirculated: $57.00 - $312.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $127.50
    Uncirculated: $99.00 - $495.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $15.00 - $60.00
    Uncirculated: $65.00 - $375.00
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1983 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $6.00 - $1,840.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $1.04 - $575.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5.00 - $5,000.00
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1983-S Penny, DCAM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $6.00 - $1,955.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.06 - $1,185.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $1.00 - $650.00
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1983 Penny DDR FS-801, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $258.50 - $2,760.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $152.50 - $1,330.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $145.00 - $12,000.00
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1983-D Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $1,080.00 - $1,762.50
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $500.00 - $1,650.00
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1983-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $17.00 - $184.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $65.00
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1983 Penny DDR FS-802, BN (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $370.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $20.00 - $30.00
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1983-D Penny DDO FS-101, BN (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $75.00
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1983-D Penny DDO FS-101, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $900.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $750.00
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1983-S Penny Treasure Hunt Sept LB 2017, DCAM (Proof)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $21.50 - $30.00
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1983 Penny DDR FS-801, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $329.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $145.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $21.00 - $80.00
    Uncirculated: $90.00 - $260.00
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1983 Penny DDR FS-801, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $149.00 - $235.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $144.50 - $250.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $110.00 - $725.00
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1983 Penny DDO FS-101 (035), BN (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $85.50 - $110.00
    Uncirculated: $52.00 - $315.00
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1983 Penny DDO FS-101 (035), RB (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $22.95 - $140.00
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1983 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $60.00 - $480.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $39.99 - $499.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $45.00 - $575.00
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1983 Penny DDO FS-102 (FS-035.1), BN (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $40.00 - $70.00
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1983 Penny DDO FS-102, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $504.00 - $1,140.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $142.49 - $516.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $65.00 - $1,750.00
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1983 Penny DDO FS-103 (035.2), BN (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $43.00
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1983 Penny DDO FS-103 (035.2), RB (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $51.69 - $125.00
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1983 Penny DDO FS-103, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $630.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $74.65 - $240.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $55.00 - $800.00
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1983-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $0.99
    Uncirculated: $42.00
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1983 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $51.00
    Uncirculated: $6.00 - $322.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.30 - $75.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5.00 - $6.00
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1983 Penny Doubled Die Reverse, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $57.00
    Uncirculated: $46.00 - $346.63
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $73.52 - $399.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $85.00 - $675.00
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Design and Specifications of the 1983 Cent

The 1983 Lincoln Cent represents a significant year in the coin's history. It was the second full year of production for the new copper-plated zinc composition, which was introduced in late 1982 to replace the more expensive copper cents. This change was made due to rising copper prices, making it economically unfeasible to continue producing pure copper cents.

The Lincoln Memorial design on the reverse, introduced in 1959, continued to be used, maintaining the coin's familiar appearance despite the compositional change.

Weight 2.5 grams
Diameter 19.05 mm
Mint Marks P, D
Composition 99.2% zinc, 0.8% copper (copper-plated zinc)
Obverse Design Abraham Lincoln portrait, designed by Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Design Lincoln Memorial, designed by Frank Gasparro

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1983 Lincoln Cents significantly impacts their value, especially for uncirculated examples. While circulated specimens are generally worth face value, coins in Mint State (MS) condition can command premiums.

Strike quality is particularly important for these zinc-based cents, as they often suffer from weak strikes due to the softer metal composition. Coins with full, sharp details are more desirable. Luster is another crucial factor, with coins displaying full, cartwheel luster being highly sought after.

Toning can also affect value, with naturally toned specimens often commanding higher prices among collectors. However, spotting, a common issue with zinc cents, can significantly decrease value.

Philadelphia, P

Mintage: 7,752,355,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in gem (MS65+) condition

Varieties Errors: Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) varieties exist

Market Demand: Moderate, higher for error varieties and high-grade specimens

Denver, D

Mintage: 6,467,199,428

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in gem (MS65+) condition

Varieties Errors: Doubled Die Reverse (DDR) varieties exist

Market Demand: Moderate, higher for error varieties and high-grade specimens

Error coins from 1983 can be particularly valuable. The most notable are the Doubled Die varieties, both obverse and reverse, which can command significant premiums. Other errors like off-center strikes, die cracks, and repunched mint marks can also increase value.

The transitional error from 1982-1983, where a few 1983 cents were mistakenly struck on copper planchets, is extremely rare and valuable. However, authentication is crucial as these are often counterfeited.

Pristine, high-grade examples (MS67 and above) are scarce due to the coin's composition and minting process, making them valuable to collectors focusing on registry sets or condition rarity.

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