1961 Lincoln Memorial Cent

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1961

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008

Designer

Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro

Mintage

753,345,000

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.01 - $1.24

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$576 MS63BN 07-05-2022 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1961 Lincoln Memorial Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. Total mintage reached 753.3 million. The design is by Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2870.

External References

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Error Varieties(12)

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1961 Variety WWHO-003

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1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003

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1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006

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1961 Variety WWHO-002

1961 Variety WWHO-003