1966 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
$320 MS68BN 08-04-2022 eBay
Description
The 1966 Lincoln Memorial Cent, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 collection. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right and the reverse displays the Lincoln Memorial building in Washington, D.C. No mint marks this year. Special Mint Set coins continued replacing proof sets. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2898.
External References
Error Varieties(34)
1966 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1966 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1966 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1966 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1966 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1966 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1966 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1966 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1966-01
CU-1C-1966-01 Cud
CU-1C-1966-02 Cud
CU-1C-1966-03 Cud
CU-1C-1966-04 Cud
CU-1C-1966-05 Cud
CU-1C-1966-06 Cud
CU-1C-1966-07 Cud
CU-1C-1966-08 Cud
CU-1C-1966-09 Cud
CU-1C-1966-10 Cud
CU-1C-1966-11 Cud
CU-1C-1966-12 Cud
CU-1C-1966-13 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1966-14 Cud
CU-1C-1966-15 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1966-16 Rim Cud
CU-1C-1966-17 Cud
CU-1C-1966-18 Cud
CU-1C-1966-19 Cud
LDB1-1966-001 BIE Die Break
LDB6-1966-001 BIE Die Break
LDB6-1966-002 BIE Die Break
SKH-1c-1966-01 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1966-02 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1966-03 Spiked Head
SKH-1c-1966-04 Spiked Head
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