The 1961-D Lincoln cent is one of the worst struck cents from 1932 to date. In the early 1960's, the Denver Mint stepped up production of circulation strike Lincoln cents and even outpaced the Philadelphia Mint. This resulted in very poor quality Lincoln cents being struck for circulation from 1960 to 1963. The 1961-D, 1962-D, 1963-D and 1973-S Lincoln cents are the worst quality circulation strike cents produced from the 1930's to date.

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