1965 Lincoln Memorial Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $633
- Sold
- Grade
- MS62
- Auction house
- Stack's
Description
The 1965 Lincoln Memorial Cent is part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series; more than one Mint facility struck coins dated 1965, all without a mint mark. The Mint struck 1,494,864,900 business-strike cents dated 1965, none with a mint mark; the 2,360,000 Special Mint Set cents have their own page. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. Mint marks were removed from all U.S. coins under the Coinage Act of 1965. Special Mint Set cents replaced traditional proofs. Estimated market value ranges from $0.02 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2894.
External References
Error Varieties(14)
1965 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1965-01-2
1965 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1965 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1965 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1965 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1965 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1965 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1965 Lincoln Memorial Cent Minor Die Clash
CU-1C-1965-01 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1965-02 Cud
CU-1C-1965-03 Cud
SKH-1c-1965-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1965-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1965-03 Spiked Head
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