1963 Proof 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 PR65 10-24-2006 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1963 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. With a mintage of 3.1 million, this is an extremely rare issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 0% of production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C.. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $2. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3401.
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Error Varieties(60)
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-021
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1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-038
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1963 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-041
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1963 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-064