1961 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent

Coin Details

Auction Record

$4,000 PCGS Genuine 09-26-2021 eBay

Description

The 1961 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 1.8 billion examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 70% of production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C.. Standard production from Philadelphia and Denver with proofs from San Francisco. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2873.