1961 Lincoln Memorial Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$576 MS63BN 07-05-2022 Heritage Auctions
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1961 Lincoln Memorial Cent is part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 753.3 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. 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 #2870.
External References
Error Varieties(12)
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1961 Variety WWHO-001
1961 Variety WWHO-002
1961 Variety WWHO-003
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