1959 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $2,530
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1959 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 1,149,291 proof cents dated 1959. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C.. First year of the Memorial reverse, commemorating the sesquicentennial of Lincoln's birth. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Estimated market value is approximately $4. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3386.
External References
Error Varieties(3)
1959 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1959 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1959 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
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