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1964 Lincoln Memorial Cent - SMS

Strike Type
1964 Lincoln Memorial Cent - SMS

Coin Details

Year
1964
Denomination
Cent
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Special Strike
Series
Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008
Designer
Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro
Composition
95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Weight
3.11g
Diameter
19mm
Edge
Plain

Description

The 1964 Lincoln Memorial Cent - SMS is a special strike cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3282.

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