1964 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
- $2,585
- Sold
- Grade
- PR70RD
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1964 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 3,950,762 proof cents dated 1964. 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 #3404.
External References
Error Varieties(28)
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-019
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-020
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-033
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-034
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-035
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-036
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-021
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-022
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-023
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-027
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-037
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-039
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-040
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-041
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-042
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-043
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-044
1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-046
1964PR-1DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1964PR-1DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
1964PR-1DER-001T Trail Die Reverse
1964PR-1DER-002T Trail Die Reverse
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