1963 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
- $1,495
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65
- Auction house
- 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. The Philadelphia Mint struck 3,075,645 proof cents dated 1963. 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 #3401.
External References
Error Varieties(30)
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-021
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-029
1963 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016
1963 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-038
1963 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-039
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1963 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-041
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1963 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-046
1963 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-060
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1963 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-075
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