1962 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 1962 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 3,218,019 proof cents dated 1962. 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% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3398.
External References
Error Varieties(40)
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-016
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-017
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-019
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-021
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-023
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-024
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-025
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-026
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-027
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-028
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-029
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-034
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-035
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-036
1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-037
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-021
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-028
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-029
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-039
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-040
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-041
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-048
1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-057
1962 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1962 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
1962 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-030
1962 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-036
1962 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-037
1962 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-049
1962 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-056
1962 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-058
1962 Variety WWHO-001
1962 Variety WWHO-002
1962 Variety WWHO-003
1962PR-1DER-001T Trail Die Reverse
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