1962 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
$1,495 MS64 02-01-2007 Heritage Auctions
Description
A cent from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1962 Lincoln Memorial Cent belongs to the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 606.0 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. Both mints active with increasing mintages. Denver exceeded 1.7 billion cents. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2876.
External References
Error Varieties(50)
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-015
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-018
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-020
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-022
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-030
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1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
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1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-059
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1962 Variety WWHO-004
LDB6-1962-001 BIE Die Break
LDB45-1962-001 BIE Die Break
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