1961 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
- $1,265
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1961 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 3,028,244 proof cents dated 1961. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C.. 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 $2. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3395.
External References
Error Varieties(33)
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-018
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-019
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-020
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-023
1961 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-015
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-016
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-021
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-022
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-024
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-025
1961 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-026
1961PR-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1961PR-1DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
1961PR-1DER-001T Trail Die Reverse
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