# 1981 [DOUBLE DIE] Lincoln Memorial Penny — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/1981-double-die-coins-lincoln-memorial-penny-coin

**1981 [DOUBLE DIE] Lincoln Memorial Penny** is worth about **$8** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/1981-double-die-coins-lincoln-memorial-penny-coin

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $8 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-26. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DLincoln%2520Memorial%2520Penny%25201981%2520Double%2520Die%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DLincoln%2520Memorial%2520Penny%25201981%2520Double%2520Die%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Lincoln Memorial Penny |
| Year | 1981 |

## 1981 [DOUBLE DIE] Lincoln Memorial Penny value

A raw (ungraded) 1981 [DOUBLE DIE] Lincoln Memorial Penny runs around $8, a certified MS62 about null, and a high-grade MS66 commands null.

### What drives the price

Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.

## FAQ

**What is the approximate value of this 1981 Lincoln Memorial Penny?**

Since this coin is ungraded, its exact value fluctuates, but it is available for resale in its current condition.

**Is the 1981 year particularly rare for this penny?**

The facts provided only confirm the year is 1981; no specific rarity data is available for this series.

**What is the condition of the coin being sold?**

The coin is listed as ungraded, meaning it has not been professionally graded.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/1981-double-die-coins-lincoln-memorial-penny-coin
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
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